Luke 12:33 akjv — Sell that you have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that fails not,…

American King James Version

"Sell that you have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that fails not, where no thief approaches, neither moth corrupts. "

— Luke 12:33, American King James Version

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Luke 12 — Context

30

For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knows that you have need of these things. ¶

31

But rather seek you the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added to you.

32

Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

33

Sell that you have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that fails not, where no thief approaches, neither moth corrupts.

34

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

35

Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning;

36

And you yourselves like to men that wait for their lord, when he will return from the wedding; that when he comes and knocks, they may open to him immediately.

Luke 12:33 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 12:33 say?
Luke 12:33 in the American King James Version reads: “Sell that you have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that fails not, where no thief approaches, neither moth corrupts. ”
Where is Luke 12:33 in the Bible?
Luke 12:33 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 12, verse 33.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 12:33.
What translation should I read Luke 12:33 in?
Luke 12:33 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 12:33?
Luke 12:33 reads (AKJV): “Sell that you have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that fails not, where no thief approaches, neither moth corrupts. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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