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John Gill's Exposition on Luke 12:34

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John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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For where your treasure is, etc.] 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 “<400621>Matthew 6:21”).
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