Luke 12:34

Treasures in Heaven · Luke 12:32–34
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Translations

Modern
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
Traditional
For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
Literal
For where your treasure is, there also your heart will be.
Latin
Ubi enim thesaurus vester est, ibi et cor vestrum erit.

Original

Greek
English
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Notes

After Jesus warns against greed (not being content), he teaches about living in dependence on God (12:13–21). The disciples of Jesus were to focus on God’s kingdom and his purpose in this world rather than being obsessed with possessions.

Events

Parallels

Matthew 6:19–21

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Jesus Christ Luke, Gospel of

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