Luke 12:21
Luke · New Testament · Chapter 12
“So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.”Luke 12:21
What Does Luke 12:21 Mean?
Luke 12:21 is found in the book of Luke, chapter 12, verse 21 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 18 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Poverty & Wealth.
Cross-References (18)
These passages are connected to Luke 12:21 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 6:19“Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:”James 2:5“Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?”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.”Matthew 13:22“He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.”Proverbs 16:16“How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!”Proverbs 13:7“There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.”1 Timothy 6:18“That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;”James 5:1“Go to now, ye rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon you.”Luke 12:18“And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods.”Revelation 2:9“I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.”Habakkuk 2:9“Woe to him that coveteth an evil covetousness to his house, that he may set his nest on high, that he may be delivered from the power of evil!”Revelation 3:18“I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.”Hosea 10:1“Israel is an empty vine, he bringeth forth fruit unto himself: according to the multitude of his fruit he hath increased the altars; according to the goodness of his land they have made goodly images.”Philippians 3:20“For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:”Luke 6:24“But woe unto you that are rich! for ye have received your consolation.”Luke 16:11“If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches?”Romans 2:5“But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God;”2 Corinthians 6:10“As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.”
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