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Matthew 6

Mt. 6:20 KJV (With Strong’s)

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But
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
lay up
thesaurizo (Greek #2343)
to amass or reserve (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: lay up (treasure), (keep) in store, (heap) treasure (together, up).
Pronounce: thay-sow-rid'-zo
Origin: from 2344
for yourselves
humin (Greek #5213)
to (with or by) you
KJV usage: ye, you, your(-selves).
Pronounce: hoo-min'
Origin: irregular dative case of 5210
treasures
thesauros (Greek #2344)
a deposit, i.e. wealth (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: treasure.
Pronounce: thay-sow-ros'
Origin: from 5087
in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
e heaven
ouranos (Greek #3772)
the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity)
KJV usage: air, heaven(-ly), sky.
Pronounce: oo-ran-os'
Origin: perhaps from the same as 3735 (through the idea of elevation)
, where
hopou (Greek #3699)
what(-ever) where, i.e. at whichever spot
KJV usage: in what place, where(-as, -soever), whither (+ soever).
Pronounce: hop'-oo
Origin: from 3739 and 4225
neither
oute (Greek #3777)
not too, i.e. neither or nor; by analogy, not even
KJV usage: neither, none, nor (yet), (no, yet) not, nothing.
Pronounce: oo'-teh
Origin: from 3756 and 5037
moth
ses (Greek #4597)
a moth
KJV usage: moth.
Pronounce: sace
Origin: apparently of Hebrew origin (05580)
nor
oute (Greek #3777)
not too, i.e. neither or nor; by analogy, not even
KJV usage: neither, none, nor (yet), (no, yet) not, nothing.
Pronounce: oo'-teh
Origin: from 3756 and 5037
rust
brosis (Greek #1035)
(abstractly) eating (literally or figuratively); by extension (concretely) food (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: eating, food, meat.
Pronounce: bro'-sis
Origin: from the base of 977
doth corrupt
aphanizo (Greek #853)
to render unapparent, i.e. (actively) consume (becloud), or (passively) disappear (be destroyed)
KJV usage: corrupt, disfigure, perish, vanish away.
Pronounce: af-an-id'-zo
Origin: from 852
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
where
hopou (Greek #3699)
what(-ever) where, i.e. at whichever spot
KJV usage: in what place, where(-as, -soever), whither (+ soever).
Pronounce: hop'-oo
Origin: from 3739 and 4225
thieves
kleptes (Greek #2812)
a stealer (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: thief. Compare 3027.
Pronounce: klep'-tace
Origin: from 2813
do
diorusso (Greek #1358)
to penetrate burglariously
KJV usage: break through (up).
Pronounce: dee-or-oos'-so
Origin: from 1223 and 3736
not
ou (Greek #3756)
the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not
KJV usage: + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372.
Pronounce: oo
Origin: οὐκ (ook), and (before an aspirate) οὐχ (ookh) a primary word
break through
diorusso (Greek #1358)
to penetrate burglariously
KJV usage: break through (up).
Pronounce: dee-or-oos'-so
Origin: from 1223 and 3736
nor
oude (Greek #3761)
not however, i.e. neither, nor, not even
KJV usage: neither (indeed), never, no (more, nor, not), nor (yet), (also, even, then) not (even, so much as), + nothing, so much as.
Pronounce: oo-deh'
Origin: from 3756 and 1161
steal
klepto (Greek #2813)
to filch
KJV usage: steal.
Pronounce: klep'-to
Origin: a primary verb
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Is. 33:6• 6Y reinarán en tus tiempos la sabiduría y la ciencia, y la fuerza de la salvación: el temor de Jehová será su tesoro. (Is. 33:6)
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Lc. 12:33‑34• 33Vended lo que poseéis, y dad limosna; haceos bolsas que no se envejecen, tesoro en los cielos que nunca falta; donde ladrón no llega, ni polilla corrompe.
 34Porque donde está vuestro tesoro, allí también estará vuestro corazón. (Lc. 12:33‑34)
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1 Ti. 6:19• 19Atesorando para sí buen fundamento para lo por venir, que echen mano á la vida eterna. (1 Ti. 6:19)

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Ministry on This Verse

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Mt. 19:21• 21Dícele Jesús: Si quieres ser perfecto, anda, vende lo que tienes, y da lo á los pobres, y tendrás tesoro en el cielo; y ven, sígueme. (Mt. 19:21)
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Is. 33:6• 6Y reinarán en tus tiempos la sabiduría y la ciencia, y la fuerza de la salvación: el temor de Jehová será su tesoro. (Is. 33:6)
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Lc. 12:33• 33Vended lo que poseéis, y dad limosna; haceos bolsas que no se envejecen, tesoro en los cielos que nunca falta; donde ladrón no llega, ni polilla corrompe. (Lc. 12:33)
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Lc. 18:22• 22Y Jesús, oído esto, le dijo: Aun te falta una cosa: vende todo lo que tienes, y da á los pobres, y tendrás tesoro en el cielo; y ven, sígueme. (Lc. 18:22)
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1 Ti. 6:17• 17A los ricos de este siglo manda que no sean altivos, ni pongan la esperanza en la incertidumbre de las riquezas, sino en el Dios vivo, que nos da todas las cosas en abundancia de que gocemos: (1 Ti. 6:17)
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He. 10:34• 34Porque de mis prisiones también os resentisteis conmigo, y el robo de vuestros bienes padecisteis con gozo, conociendo que tenéis en vosotros una mejor sustancia en los cielos, y que permanece. (He. 10:34)
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He. 11:26• 26Teniendo por mayores riquezas el vituperio de Cristo que los tesoros de los Egipcios; porque miraba á la remuneración. (He. 11:26)
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Stg. 2:5• 5Hermanos míos amados, oid: ¿No ha elegido Dios los pobres de este mundo, ricos en fe, y herederos del reino que ha prometido á los que le aman? (Stg. 2:5)
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1 P. 1:4• 4Para una herencia incorruptible, y que no puede contaminarse, ni marchitarse, reservada en los cielos (1 P. 1:4)
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1 P. 5:4• 4Y cuando apareciere el Príncipe de los pastores, vosotros recibiréis la corona incorruptible de gloria. (1 P. 5:4)
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Ap. 2:9• 9Yo sé tus obras, y tu tribulacion, y tu pobreza (pero tú eres rico), y la blasfemia de los que se dicen ser Judíos, y no lo son, mas son sinagoga de Satanás. (Ap. 2:9)
• The Lord brings in a principle, not of natural interest, but of spiritual wisdom and freedom from care, which the soul enjoys that does not want anything here below. (“Remarks on Matthew 6” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust spoils, and where thieves do not dig through nor steal;

W. Kelly Translation

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but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven where neither moth nor rust corrupteth, and where thieves dig not through nor steal.