King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
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.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Sell what you own and do tzedakah — make for yourselves purses that don’t wear out, riches in heaven that never fail, where no burglar comes near, where no moth destroys.
Berean Standard Bible:
Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide yourselves with purses that will not wear out, an inexhaustible treasure in heaven, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys.
American Standard Version:
Sell that which ye have, and give alms; make for yourselves purses which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief draweth near, neither moth destroyeth.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Sell{G4453} that ye{G5216} have{G5224}, and{G2532} give{G1325} alms{G1654}; provide{G4160} yourselves{G1438} bags{G905} which wax{G3822} not{G3361} old{G3822}, a treasure{G2344} in{G1722} the heavens{G3772} that faileth not{G413}, where{G3699} no{G3756} thief{G2812} approacheth{G1448}, neither{G3761} moth{G4597} corrupteth{G1311}.
Cross-References (KJV):
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,
Acts 4:35
- And laid [them] down at the apostles' feet: and distribution was made unto every man according as he had need.
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 6:21
- For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
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Commentary for Luke 12:33
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G4453
There are 20 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πωλέω
Transliteration: pōléō
Pronunciation: po-leh'-o
Description: probably ultimately from (to be busy, to trade); to barter (as a pedlar), i.e. to sell:--sell, whatever is sold. - Strong's Number: G5216
There are 503 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὑμῶν
Transliteration: hymōn
Pronunciation: hoo-mone'
Description: genitive case of ὑμεῖς; of (from or concerning) you:--ye, you, your (own, -selves). - Strong's Number: G5224
There are 14 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὑπάρχοντα
Transliteration: hypárchonta
Pronunciation: hoop-ar'-khon-tah
Description: neuter plural of present participle active of ὑπάρχω as noun; things extant or in hand, i.e. property or possessions:--goods, that which one has, things which (one) possesseth, substance, that hast. - Strong's Number: G2532
There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καί
Transliteration: kaí
Pronunciation: kahee
Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet. - Strong's Number: G1325
There are 377 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δίδωμι
Transliteration: dídōmi
Pronunciation: did'-o-mee
Description: a prolonged form of a primary verb (which is used as an alternative in most of the tenses); to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection):--adventure, bestow, bring forth, commit, deliver (up), give, grant, hinder, make, minister, number, offer, have power, put, receive, set, shew, smite (+ with the hand), strike (+ with the palm of the hand), suffer, take, utter, yield. - Strong's Number: G1654
There are 14 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐλεημοσύνη
Transliteration: eleēmosýnē
Pronunciation: el-eh-ay-mos-oo'-nay
Description: from ἔλεος; compassionateness, i.e. (as exercised towards the poor) beneficence, or (concretely) a benefaction:--alms(-deeds). - Strong's Number: G4160
There are 519 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ποιέω
Transliteration: poiéō
Pronunciation: poy-eh'-o
Description: apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct):--abide, + agree, appoint, X avenge, + band together, be, bear, + bewray, bring (forth), cast out, cause, commit, + content, continue, deal, + without any delay, (would) do(-ing), execute, exercise, fulfil, gain, give, have, hold, X journeying, keep, + lay wait, + lighten the ship, make, X mean, + none of these things move me, observe, ordain, perform, provide, + have purged, purpose, put, + raising up, X secure, shew, X shoot out, spend, take, tarry, + transgress the law, work, yield. Compare πράσσω. - Strong's Number: G1438
There are 312 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἑαυτοῦ
Transliteration: heautoû
Pronunciation: heh-ow-too'
Description: from a reflexive pronoun otherwise obsolete and the genitive case (dative case or accusative case) of αὐτός; him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-, thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.:--alone, her (own, -self), (he) himself, his (own), itself, one (to) another, our (thine) own(-selves), + that she had, their (own, own selves), (of) them(-selves), they, thyself, you, your (own, own conceits, own selves, -selves). - Strong's Number: G905
There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: βαλάντιον
Transliteration: balántion
Pronunciation: bal-an'-tee-on
Description: probably remotely from βάλλω (as a depository); a pouch (for money):--bag, purse. - Strong's Number: G3822
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: παλαιόω
Transliteration: palaióō
Pronunciation: pal-ah-yo'-o
Description: from παλαιός; to make (passively, become) worn out, or declare obsolete:--decay, make (wax) old. - Strong's Number: G3361
There are 602 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μή
Transliteration: mḗ
Pronunciation: may
Description: a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas οὐ expresses an absolute denial); (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas οὐ expects an affirmative one)) whether:--any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also ἐὰν μή, ἵνα μή, οὐ μή, μῆκος, μηκύνω, μήν, μὴ οὐκ. - Strong's Number: G2344
There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: θησαυρός
Transliteration: thēsaurós
Pronunciation: thay-sow-ros'
Description: from τίθημι; a deposit, i.e. wealth (literally or figuratively):--treasure. - Strong's Number: G1722
There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐν
Transliteration: en
Pronunciation: en
Description: 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 εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--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. - Strong's Number: G3772
There are 264 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: οὐρανός
Transliteration: ouranós
Pronunciation: oo-ran-os'
Description: perhaps from the same as ὄρος (through the idea of elevation); the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity):--air, heaven(-ly), sky. - Strong's Number: G413
There are 205 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀνέκλειπτος
Transliteration: anékleiptos
Pronunciation: an-ek'-lipe-tos
Description: from Α (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of ἐκλείπω; not left out, i.e. (by implication) inexhaustible:--that faileth not. - Strong's Number: G3699
There are 77 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὅπου
Transliteration: hópou
Pronunciation: hop'-oo
Description: from ὅς and πού; what(-ever) where, i.e. at whichever spot:--in what place, where(-as, -soever), whither (+ soever). - Strong's Number: G3756
There are 1328 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: οὐ
Transliteration: ou
Pronunciation: ookh
Description: a primary word; the absolute negative (compare μή) adverb; no or not:--+ long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also οὐ μή, μῆκος. - Strong's Number: G2812
There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: κλέπτης
Transliteration: kléptēs
Pronunciation: klep'-tace
Description: from κλέπτω; a stealer (literally or figuratively):--thief. Compare λῃστής. - Strong's Number: G1448
There are 42 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐγγίζω
Transliteration: engízō
Pronunciation: eng-id'-zo
Description: from ἐγγύς; to make near, i.e. (reflexively) approach:--approach, be at hand, come (draw) near, be (come, draw) nigh. - Strong's Number: G3761
There are 125 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: οὐδέ
Transliteration: oudé
Pronunciation: oo-deh'
Description: from οὐ and δέ; not however, i.e. neither, nor, not even:--neither (indeed), never, no (more, nor, not), nor (yet), (also, even, then) not (even, so much as), + nothing, so much as. - Strong's Number: G4597
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: σής
Transliteration: sḗs
Pronunciation: sace
Description: apparently of Hebrew origin (סָס); a moth:--moth. - Strong's Number: G1311
There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: διαφθείρω
Transliteration: diaphtheírō
Pronunciation: dee-af-thi'-ro
Description: from διαβάλλω and φθείρω; to rot thoroughly, i.e. (by implication) to ruin (passively, decay utterly, figuratively, pervert):--corrupt, destroy, perish.