Matthew 6:20 akjv — But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust does corrupt, and where thieves do not break…

American King James Version

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

— Matthew 6:20, American King James Version

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Matthew 6 — Context

17

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

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That you appear not to men to fast, but to your Father which is in secret: and your Father, which sees in secret, shall reward you openly. ¶

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Lay not up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust does corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

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

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

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The light of the body is the eye: if therefore your eye be single, your whole body shall be full of light.

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But if your eye be evil, your whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in you be darkness, how great is that darkness! ¶

Matthew 6:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 6:20 say?
Matthew 6:20 in the American King James Version reads: “But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust does corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: ”
Where is Matthew 6:20 in the Bible?
Matthew 6:20 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 6, verse 20.
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 6:20.
What translation should I read Matthew 6:20 in?
Matthew 6:20 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 6:20?
Matthew 6:20 reads (AKJV): “But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust does corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor 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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