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href="/bsb/luke/12.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/luke/12.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />&#8220This is how it will be with whoever stores up things for themselves but is not rich toward God.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/luke/12.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“Yes, a person is a fool to store up earthly wealth but not have a rich relationship with God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/luke/12.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />So is the one who lays up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/luke/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />This is how it will be for anyone who stores up treasure for himself but is not rich toward God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />So <i>is</i> the <i>one</i> treasuring up for himself, and not being rich toward God."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/luke/12.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />So <i>is</i> he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/luke/12.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“So <i>is</i> he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/luke/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Such is the one who stores up treasure for himself, and is not rich in relation to God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/luke/12.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220So is the man who stores up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/luke/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“So is the man who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/luke/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So is the one who stores up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/luke/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So it is for the one who continues to store up <i>and</i> hoard possessions for himself, and is not rich [in his relationship] toward God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/luke/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />“That’s how it is with the one who stores up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/luke/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />&#8220That&#8217s how it is with the one who stores up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/luke/12.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/luke/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />"This is what happens to people who store up everything for themselves, but are poor in the sight of God." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/luke/12.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/luke/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />That's how it is when a person has material riches but is not rich in his relationship with God."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/luke/12.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />And Jesus concluded, "This is how it is with those who pile up riches for themselves but are not rich in God's sight." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/luke/12.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />That's how it is with the person who stores up treasures for himself rather than with God."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/luke/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />This is how it will be for anyone who stores up treasure for himself but is not rich toward God.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/luke/12.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So it is with the one who stores up riches for himself, but is not rich toward God." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/luke/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/luke/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich towards God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />"So is it with him who amasses treasure for himself, but has no riches in God."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/luke/12.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/luke/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />So [is] he who is treasuring up to himself, and is not rich toward God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />So <i>is</i> the <i>one</i> treasuring up for himself, and not being rich toward God."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/luke/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> so is he who is treasuring up to himself, and is not rich toward God.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/luke/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />So he treasuring up for himself, and not rich toward God.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/luke/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich towards God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/luke/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />So it is with him who stores up for himself, and is not wealthy with God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/luke/12.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Thus will it be for the one who stores up treasure for himself but is not rich in what matters to God.” <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/luke/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So it is with those who store up treasures for themselves but are not rich toward God.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/luke/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Such is he who lays up treasures for himself, and is not rich in the things in God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/12.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />“Thus is whoever lays down a treasure for himself and is not rich in God.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/luke/12.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />So is he that lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/luke/12.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>So is every one laying up treasure for himself, and not rich toward God.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/luke/12.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Just such is every one who heapeth up treasure for self, and is not rich towards God.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/luke/12.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />such is he, who heaps up his treasure here, and makes no provision for another world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />"So is it with him who amasses treasure for himself, but has no riches in God."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/luke/12.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>So is he who is laying up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God."<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/luke/12.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>So is <Fr><i>he</i><FR> that heapeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich towards God.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/luke/12-21.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=5136" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/luke/12.htm">The Parable of the Rich Fool</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">20</span>But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life will be required of you. Then who will own what you have accumulated?’ <span class="reftext">21</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/3779.htm" title="3779: Houtōs (Adv) -- Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows).">This is how it will be for</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">anyone who</a> <a href="/greek/2343.htm" title="2343: thēsaurizōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To store up, treasure up, save, lay up. From thesauros; to amass or reserve.">stores up treasure</a> <a href="/greek/1438.htm" title="1438: heautō (RefPro-DM3S) -- Himself, herself, itself. ">for himself</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">but</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/4147.htm" title="4147: ploutōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To become rich, be rich, abound in. From ploutizo; to be wealthy.">is not rich</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">toward</a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theon (N-AMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God.”</a> </span> <span class="reftext">22</span>Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat, or about your body, what you will wear.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Matthew 6:19-21</a></span><br />Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/5-1.htm">James 5:1-3</a></span><br />Come now, you who are rich, weep and wail over the misery to come upon you. / Your riches have rotted and moths have eaten your clothes. / Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and consume your flesh like fire. You have hoarded treasure in the last days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/6-17.htm">1 Timothy 6:17-19</a></span><br />Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. / Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, / treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/16-26.htm">Matthew 16:26</a></span><br />What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/11-4.htm">Proverbs 11:4</a></span><br />Riches are worthless in the day of wrath, but righteousness brings deliverance from death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/5-10.htm">Ecclesiastes 5:10-15</a></span><br />He who loves money is never satisfied by money, and he who loves wealth is never satisfied by income. This too is futile. / When good things increase, so do those who consume them; what then is the profit to the owner, except to behold them with his eyes? / The sleep of the worker is sweet, whether he eats little or much, but the abundance of the rich man permits him no sleep. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-1.htm">Colossians 3:1-2</a></span><br />Therefore, since you have been raised with Christ, strive for the things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. / Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/19-21.htm">Matthew 19:21</a></span><br />Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/2-15.htm">1 John 2:15-17</a></span><br />Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. / For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but from the world. / The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/49-16.htm">Psalm 49:16-20</a></span><br />Do not be afraid when a man grows rich, when the splendor of his house increases. / For when he dies, he will carry nothing away; his abundance will not follow him down. / Though in his lifetime he blesses his soul—and men praise you when you prosper— ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/8-36.htm">Mark 8:36-37</a></span><br />What does it profit a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul? / Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/23-4.htm">Proverbs 23:4-5</a></span><br />Do not wear yourself out to get rich; be wise enough to restrain yourself. / When you glance at wealth, it disappears, for it makes wings for itself and flies like an eagle to the sky.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/3-17.htm">Revelation 3:17-18</a></span><br />You say, ‘I am rich; I have grown wealthy and need nothing.’ But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind, and naked. / I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined by fire so that you may become rich, white garments so that you may be clothed and your shameful nakedness not exposed, and salve to anoint your eyes so that you may see.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/3-7.htm">Philippians 3:7-8</a></span><br />But whatever was gain to me I count as loss for the sake of Christ. / More than that, I count all things as loss compared to the surpassing excellence of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/31-24.htm">Job 31:24-28</a></span><br />If I have put my trust in gold or called pure gold my security, / if I have rejoiced in my great wealth because my hand had gained so much, / if I have beheld the sun in its radiance or the moon moving in splendor, ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">So is he that lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.</p><p class="hdg">he.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/12-33.htm">Luke 12:33</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/6-24.htm">Luke 6:24</a></b></br> But woe unto you that are rich! for ye have received your consolation.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hosea/10-1.htm">Hosea 10:1</a></b></br> Israel <i>is</i> an empty vine, he bringeth forth fruit unto himself: according to the multitude of his fruit he hath increased the altars; according to the goodness of his land they have made goodly images.</p><p class="hdg">rich.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/16-11.htm">Luke 16:11</a></b></br> If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true <i>riches</i>?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/6-10.htm">2 Corinthians 6:10</a></b></br> As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and <i>yet</i> possessing all things.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_timothy/6-18.htm">1 Timothy 6:18,19</a></b></br> That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/28-8.htm">Amasses</a> <a href="/luke/11-34.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/luke/9-25.htm">Gets</a> <a href="/luke/6-49.htm">Lays</a> <a href="/luke/12-16.htm">Rich</a> <a href="/luke/8-14.htm">Riches</a> <a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Stores</a> <a href="/luke/12-1.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/luke/6-45.htm">Treasure</a> <a href="/amos/3-10.htm">Treasuring</a> <a href="/luke/12-18.htm">Wealth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/39-6.htm">Amasses</a> <a href="/luke/15-18.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/luke/13-25.htm">Gets</a> <a href="/john/10-11.htm">Lays</a> <a href="/luke/14-12.htm">Rich</a> <a href="/luke/16-11.htm">Riches</a> <a href="/colossians/2-3.htm">Stores</a> <a href="/luke/13-22.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/luke/12-33.htm">Treasure</a> <a href="/romans/2-5.htm">Treasuring</a> <a href="/luke/12-33.htm">Wealth</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 12</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/12-1.htm">Jesus preaches to his apostles to avoid hypocrisy</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/12-13.htm">and warns against covetousness, by the parable of the man who set up greater barns.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/12-22.htm">We must not worry about earthly things,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/12-31.htm">but seek the kingdom of God;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/12-33.htm">give alms;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">35. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/12-35.htm">be ready at a knock to open to our Lord whensoever he comes.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">41. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/12-41.htm">Jesus' disciples are to see to their charges,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">49. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/12-49.htm">and look for persecution.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">54. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/12-54.htm">The people must take this time of grace;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">57. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/12-57.htm">because it is a fearful thing to die without reconciliation.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The parable illustrates the futility of amassing wealth without regard for spiritual matters. The phrase "anyone" emphasizes the universal application of this teaching, indicating that it is not limited to the rich or a specific group but applies to all who prioritize material wealth over spiritual richness.<p><b>who stores up treasure for himself</b><br>In the cultural context of the first century, wealth was often seen as a sign of God's favor. However, Jesus challenges this notion by highlighting the danger of self-centered accumulation. The phrase "stores up treasure" suggests hoarding or accumulating wealth without consideration for others or for God's kingdom. This echoes the teachings found in <a href="/proverbs/11-28.htm">Proverbs 11:28</a>, which warns that those who trust in riches will fall.<p><b>but is not rich toward God.</b><br>Being "rich toward God" implies a life focused on spiritual wealth, characterized by faith, generosity, and a heart aligned with God's purposes. This contrasts with earthly riches, which are temporary and can lead to spiritual poverty. The concept is further supported by <a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Matthew 6:19-21</a>, where Jesus advises storing treasures in heaven rather than on earth. The phrase calls believers to evaluate their priorities and invest in eternal values, reflecting the teachings of Jesus on the kingdom of God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a></b><br>The speaker of this parable, Jesus is teaching His disciples and the crowd about the dangers of greed and the importance of being rich toward God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_rich_fool.htm">The Rich Fool</a></b><br>Although not directly mentioned in verse 21, this verse concludes the parable of the Rich Fool, who stored up earthly wealth without regard for his spiritual state.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a></b><br>Jesus addresses a large crowd, using the parable to teach a broader lesson about priorities and the futility of earthly wealth.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a></b><br>Jesus' primary audience, who are being taught about the values of the Kingdom of God.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_kingdom_of_god.htm">The Kingdom of God</a></b><br>The overarching theme of Jesus' teachings, emphasizing spiritual wealth over material wealth.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_materialism.htm">The Danger of Materialism</a></b><br>Earthly wealth can distract us from our spiritual responsibilities and relationship with God. We must guard against the temptation to prioritize material gain over spiritual growth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/true_riches.htm">True Riches</a></b><br>Being "rich toward God" means investing in our relationship with Him, pursuing righteousness, and valuing eternal treasures over temporary ones.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/stewardship.htm">Stewardship</a></b><br>We are called to be good stewards of the resources God has given us, using them to further His kingdom and help others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a></b><br>Our focus should be on eternal values and the Kingdom of God, rather than the fleeting pleasures and securities of this world.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/heart_check.htm">Heart Check</a></b><br>Regularly examine where your treasure lies, as it reveals the true condition of your heart and priorities.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 12</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_leaving_parents_mean.htm">What does the Bible say about earthly treasures?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_materialism.htm">What does the Bible say about materialism?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_saving.htm">What does the Bible say about saving money?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/meaning_of_'eat,_drink,_and_be_merry'.htm">What does "Eat, Drink, and Be Merry" mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(21) <span class= "bld">So is he that layeth up treasure for himself.</span>--See Note on <a href="/matthew/6-19.htm" title="Lay not up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust does corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:">Matthew 6:19</a>. To be "rich towards God" finds its explanation in the language, probably suggested by it, which bids us to be "rich in good works" (<a href="/1_timothy/6-18.htm" title="That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;">1Timothy 6:18</a>).<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 21.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And is not rich toward</span> <span class="cmt_word">God;</span> better rendered, <span class="accented">if he is not.</span> And this slight change helps us, too, in drawing the right lesson. The <span class="accented">being rich</span> is never condemned by Jesus Christ; nor even the <span class="accented">growing richer.</span> Among the saints of God in both Testaments are many notable rich men, whose possessions seem to have helped rather than hindered their journey to the city of God. The lesson which lies on the forefront of this parable-story is the especial danger which riches ever bring of gradually deadening the heart and rendering it impervious to any feeling of love either for God or man. The directions which immediately followed upon this parable were addressed to the inner circle of disciples. The general instruction, it will be seen, belongs to all who in any age wish to be "of his Church;" but several of the particular charges cannot he pressed as <span class="accented">general</span> commands, being addressed to men whose work and office were unique. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/luke/12-21.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">This is how [it will be for]</span><br /><span class="grk">Οὕτως</span> <span class="translit">(Houtōs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3779.htm">Strong's 3779: </a> </span><span class="str2">Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows).</span><br /><br /><span class="word">anyone who</span><br /><span class="grk">ὁ</span> <span class="translit">(ho)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">stores up treasure</span><br /><span class="grk">θησαυρίζων</span> <span class="translit">(thēsaurizōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2343.htm">Strong's 2343: </a> </span><span class="str2">To store up, treasure up, save, lay up. From thesauros; to amass or reserve.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for himself</span><br /><span class="grk">ἑαυτῷ</span> <span class="translit">(heautō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Reflexive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1438.htm">Strong's 1438: </a> </span><span class="str2">Himself, herself, itself. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">but</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">is not rich</span><br /><span class="grk">πλουτῶν</span> <span class="translit">(ploutōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4147.htm">Strong's 4147: </a> </span><span class="str2">To become rich, be rich, abound in. From ploutizo; to be wealthy.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">toward</span><br /><span class="grk">εἰς</span> <span class="translit">(eis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">God.”</span><br /><span class="grk">Θεὸν</span> <span class="translit">(Theon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> </span><span class="str2">A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/12-21.htm">Luke 12:21 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/luke/12-21.htm">Luke 12:21 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/luke/12-21.htm">Luke 12:21 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/luke/12-21.htm">Luke 12:21 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/luke/12-21.htm">Luke 12:21 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/12-21.htm">Luke 12:21 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/12-21.htm">Luke 12:21 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/12-21.htm">Luke 12:21 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/luke/12-21.htm">Luke 12:21 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/luke/12-21.htm">Luke 12:21 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/luke/12-21.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 12:21 So is he who lays up treasure (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/12-20.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 12:20"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 12:20" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/12-22.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 12:22"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 12:22" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>