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Luke 12:21 Cross-References
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“So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.”
Luke 12:21 (KJV)
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Commentary on Luke 12:21
So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God. Jesus concludes the parable with a universal principle: houtos (οὕτως, "So/Thus") applies this story to all who follow the same pattern. The present participle thesaurizon (θησαυρίζων, layeth up treasure) indicates continuous action—habitual accumulation. The phrase for himself (heauto, ἑαυτῷ) exposes the fundamental orientation: self-directed rather than God-directed living.The contrast is stark: and is not rich toward God (kai me eis Theon ploutōn, καὶ μὴ εἰς Θεὸν πλουτῶν). The preposition eis (εἰς, toward) indicates d...
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Cross-References for Luke 12:21
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“and give gifts to the needy. Make for yourselves purses which don't grow old”
“my beloved brothers. Didn't God choose those who are poor in this world to be rich in faith”
“you rich”
“that they be rich in good works”
“that he may set his nest on high”
“they have adorned their sacred stones.”
“revelation”