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Connecting Statement:

Jesus begins to teach about money and possessions.

General Information:

Jesus is talking to a group of people about what they as individuals should or should not do. The instances of "you" and "your" are plural, except in verse 21, where they are singular. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you)

treasures

"riches"

where moth and rust destroy

"where moth and rust ruin treasures"

moth

a small, flying insect that destroys cloth

rust

a brown substance that forms on metals

store up for yourselves treasures in heaven

This is a metaphor that means do good things on earth so God will reward you in heaven. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)

there will your heart be also

Here "heart" means a person's thoughts and interests. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)

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