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

Luke 12:21 Contrast

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 Parallel

Luke 18:22 gives the same command to sell possessions and gain treasure in heaven, directly paralleling this instruction.

Luke 16:9 Parallel

In Luke 16:9, Jesus teaches using worldly wealth to gain eternal friends — the same principle of investing in heaven through generosity.

Luke 19:8 Parallel

Zacchaeus in Luke 19:8 gives half his possessions to the poor, exemplifying the selling and giving commanded here.

Luke 16:11 Parallel

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 Parallel

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 Parallel

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 Parallel

Luke 6:30 commands giving to everyone who asks, extending the principle of generosity beyond selling possessions to daily giving.

Acts 2:45 Historical context

Acts 2:45 shows the early church selling possessions and distributing to the needy, fulfilling the command to give alms here.

Acts 4:34 Historical context

Acts 4:34 further describes believers selling property to share, demonstrating the radical generosity commanded here.

Acts 4:35 Historical context

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.

Haggai 1:6 Contrast

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 Contrast

James 5:2 warns wealth rots and moths eat clothes — opposite of the moth-proof treasure in heaven promised here.

John 12:5 Contrast

In John 12:5, Judas suggests selling perfume for the poor but with dishonest motives — contrasting the sincere giving commanded here.

Mark 10:21 Parallel

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 Allusion

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.

John 12:6 Contrast

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 Parallel

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 Related theme

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.