Possessions

Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: — read the full passage →

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. — read the full passage →

Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; — read the full passage →

And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.

But whoso hath this world’s good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?

Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.

For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.

And they shall be mine, saith the Lord of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spareth his own son that serveth him.

And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common. — read the full passage →

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

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.

For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. — read the full passage →

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

And all that believed were together, and had all things common; — read the full passage →

Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.

Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.

The earth is the Lord’s, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.

For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. — read the full passage →

But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law. — read the full passage →

And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common.

And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.

But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, saith the Lord of hosts.

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. — read the full passage →

Then the steward said within himself, What shall I do? for my lord taketh away from me the stewardship: I cannot dig; to beg I am ashamed.

And one of the company said unto him, Master, speak to my brother, that he divide the inheritance with me. — read the full passage →

Honour the Lord with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:

Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. — read the full passage →

Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.

There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: — read the full passage →

There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: — read the full passage →

No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple.

Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labour; this is the gift of God.

At that time the Lord said unto me, Hew thee two tables of stone like unto the first, and come up unto me into the mount, and make thee an ark of wood. — read the full passage →

And he cried mightily with a strong voice, saying, Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, and is become the habitation of devils, and the hold of every foul spirit, and a cage of every unclean and hateful bird.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:

Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;

But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.

I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord.

While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.

This spake he, signifying by what death he should glorify God. And when he had spoken this, he saith unto him, Follow me. — read the full passage →

And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness; that, when ye fail, they may receive you into everlasting habitations.

Then said he also to him that bade him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor thy rich neighbours; lest they also bid thee again, and a recompence be made thee. — read the full passage →

There were present at that season some that told him of the Galileans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. — read the full passage →

And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. — read the full passage →

And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection.

Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.

And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey.

And five of them were wise, and five were foolish.

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

Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: — read the full passage →

Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

I the Lord search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.

The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?

Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me:

He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.

And Achan answered Joshua, and said, Indeed I have sinned against the Lord God of Israel, and thus and thus have I done: — read the full passage →

If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed:

Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.

Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. — read the full passage →

But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour.

But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. — read the full passage →

But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. — read the full passage →

For I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath provoked very many.

And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing.

And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.

The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there: — read the full passage →

And he called him, and said unto him, How is it that I hear this of thee? give an account of thy stewardship; for thou mayest be no longer steward.

Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him. — read the full passage →

And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:

For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known.

In the mean time, when there were gathered together an innumerable multitude of people, insomuch that they trode one upon another, he began to say unto his disciples first of all, Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. — read the full passage →

And certain of the Pharisees said unto them, Why do ye that which is not lawful to do on the sabbath days?

When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved?

And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? — read the full passage →

Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.

But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:

He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this is also vanity.

Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church which is in his house.

The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.

Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my wellbeloved Epenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ.

For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.

And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house:

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: — read the full passage →

And all the brethren which are with me, unto the churches of Galatia:

And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:

Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.