Luke 12:33
Luke · New Testament · Chapter 12
“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.”Luke 12:33
What Does Luke 12:33 Mean?
Luke 12:33 is found in the book of Luke, chapter 12, verse 33 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Generosity, Poverty & Wealth, and Stewardship.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Luke 12:33 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Colossians 3:1“If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.”Matthew 6:20“But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:”Matthew 6:19“Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:”Matthew 19:21“Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.”Luke 18:22“Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.”Acts 2:45“And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.”Acts 4:34“Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold,”Luke 16:9“And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness; that, when ye fail, they may receive you into everlasting habitations.”Luke 12:21“So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.”Luke 10:42“But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.”Luke 11:41“But rather give alms of such things as ye have; and, behold, all things are clean unto you.”1 Timothy 6:17“Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;”Luke 16:11“If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches?”Luke 19:8“And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold.”James 5:2“Your riches are corrupted, and your garments are motheaten.”Deuteronomy 15:11“For the poor shall never cease out of the land: therefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt open thine hand wide unto thy brother, to thy poor, and to thy needy, in thy land.”Haggai 1:6“Ye have sown much, and bring in little; ye eat, but ye have not enough; ye drink, but ye are not filled with drink; ye clothe you, but there is none warm; and he that earneth wages earneth wages to put it into a bag with holes.”Mark 10:21“Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.”John 12:5“Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor?”2 Corinthians 8:2“How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.”
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