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# give alms
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It may be helpful to state what they receive. Alternate translation: "give alms from the money you earn from the sales" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-explicit]])
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# Make for yourselves purses ... treasure in the heavens
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The purses and treasure in the heavens are the same thing. They both represent God's blessing in heaven. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]])
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# Make for yourselves
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This is the result of giving to the poor. Alternate translation: "In this way you will make for yourselves"
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# purses which will not wear out
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"money bags that will not get holes in them"
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# does not run out
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"does not diminish" or "does not become less"
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# no thief comes near
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"thieves do not come near"
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# no moth destroys
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"moths do not destroy"
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# moth
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A "moth" is a small insect that eats holes in fabric. You may need to use a different insect, such as an ant or termite.
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