Luke 12:34

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

Luke 12:34 in Other Translations

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

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

34 Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be.

34 It's obvious, isn't it? The place where your treasure is, is the place you will most want to be, and end up being.

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

Luke 12:34 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 12:34

For where your treasure is
Whether in heaven, or in earth, there will your heart be also: the heart is always set upon the treasure, and as is a man's treasure, such is his heart, that is, set upon it; if his treasure is only here, and he has not the true riches, his heart is only earthly and carnal; but if his treasure is heavenly, his heart and conversation will be in heaven; (See Gill on Matthew 6:21).

Luke 12:34 In-Context

32 “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.

33 Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will never fail, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys.

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

35 “Be dressed ready for service and keep your lamps burning,

36 like servants waiting for their master to return from a wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks they can immediately open the door for him.

Cross References

• 1. Matthew 6:21