Matthew 6:19 nasb — "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.

NASB

""Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal."

— Matthew 6:19, NASB

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Matthew 6 — Context

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"Whenever you fast, do not put on a gloomy face as the hypocrites do, for they neglect their appearance so that they will be noticed by men when they are fasting. Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full.

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"But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face

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so that your fasting will not be noticed by men, but by your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you.

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"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.

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"But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal;

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

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"The eye is the lamp of the body; so then if your eye is clear, your whole body will be full of light.

Matthew 6:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 6:19 say?
Matthew 6:19 in the NASB reads: “"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.”
Where is Matthew 6:19 in the Bible?
Matthew 6:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 6, verse 19.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 6:19.
What translation should I read Matthew 6:19 in?
Matthew 6:19 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 Matthew 6:19?
Matthew 6:19 reads (NASB): “"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.” 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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