Matthew 6:20 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:

But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven. The language in Luke (Luke 12:33) is very bold - "Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not," etc.

Where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal.

Treasures these imperishable and unassailable! (Compare Colossians 3:2.)

Matthew 6:20

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: