Luke 12:33
Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.
Cross-references
In Luke 12:21, the rich fool stores earthly treasure but is not rich toward God — the opposite of selling possessions for heavenly treasure here.
Luke 18:22 gives the same command to sell possessions and gain treasure in heaven, directly paralleling this instruction.
In Luke 16:9, Jesus teaches using worldly wealth to gain eternal friends — the same principle of investing in heaven through generosity.
Zacchaeus in Luke 19:8 gives half his possessions to the poor, exemplifying the selling and giving commanded here.
Luke 16:11 connects faithful handling of worldly wealth to true riches — selling possessions here is a practical way to be trustworthy.
Luke 11:41 commands generosity to the poor for cleanness — directly parallels the call to give to the poor here for heavenly treasure.
Luke 10:42 mentions what will not be taken away — similar to treasure in heaven that cannot be stolen; both emphasize eternal security.
Luke 6:30 commands giving to everyone who asks, extending the principle of generosity beyond selling possessions to daily giving.
Acts 2:45 shows the early church selling possessions and distributing to the needy, fulfilling the command to give alms here.
Acts 4:34 further describes believers selling property to share, demonstrating the radical generosity commanded here.
In Acts 4:35, the early church sells possessions and distributes to anyone in need — the same practice Jesus commands here.
Matthew 19:21 records the identical teaching to the rich young ruler — sell all, give to poor, have treasure in heaven.
In Matthew 6:19-21, Jesus gives the same teaching: don't store earthly treasure that moths and thieves destroy, but store heavenly treasure.
In 1 Timothy 6:17-19, Paul commands the rich to be generous and thereby lay up treasure for the coming age — the same teaching.
In Haggai 1:6, the 'purse with holes' illustrates futile earthly labor — the direct opposite of the imperishable purses Jesus promises here.
In James 5:1-3, James warns hoarders that their wealth rots and moths eat their clothes — contrasting with Jesus' call to sell and give.
Colossians 1:5 speaks of 'hope stored up for you in heaven' — the same treasure in heaven that selling possessions secures here.
Colossians 3:1 calls to set hearts on things above — the same orientation as storing treasure in heaven here.
1 Timothy 6:19 says the rich lay up treasure for the coming age by being generous — directly echoes the storing treasure in heaven here.
Hebrews 10:34 describes joyfully losing possessions knowing of better, lasting ones — the very assurance behind selling possessions here.
James 5:2 warns wealth rots and moths eat clothes — opposite of the moth-proof treasure in heaven promised here.
In John 12:5, Judas suggests selling perfume for the poor but with dishonest motives — contrasting the sincere giving commanded here.
Mark 10:21 records Jesus telling the rich man to sell, give to poor, and gain treasure in heaven — the same command applied to a specific individual.
Matthew 6:20 is the direct parallel statement — 'store up treasures in heaven' — almost identical, reinforcing Jesus' teaching across Gospels.
Psalm 112:9 echoes the same theme: scattering gifts to the poor brings enduring righteousness, reinforcing the promise of eternal reward.
In Deuteronomy 15:11, God commands openhanded generosity to the poor — the same heart behind Jesus' command to sell and give.
In John 12:6, Judas feigns concern for the poor while stealing — a sharp contrast to the genuine selfless giving Jesus commands here.
In 2 Corinthians 8:2, the Macedonians' joyful generosity despite poverty mirrors the sacrificial giving Jesus calls for here.
Matthew 6:2 warns against giving to the needy for public honor, contrasting with the selfless giving commanded here; both address giving to the poor.
In Exodus 16:20, manna kept against God's command spoiled — illustrating the decay of stored earthly goods, unlike the heavenly treasure here.
Isaiah 23:18 shows Tyre's profit set apart for the Lord, not hoarded — similar to selling possessions and giving to the poor with eternal gain.