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# give to the poor
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It may be helpful to state what they receive. AT: "give to poor people the money you earn from the sales" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
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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/translate/figs-metaphor]])
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# Make for yourselves
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This is the result of giving to the poor. AT: "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"
# does not run out
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"does not diminish" or "does not become less"
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# no thief comes near
"thieves do not come near"
# no moth destroys
"moths do not destroy"
# moth
A "moth" is a small insect that eats holes in fabric. You may need to use a different insect, such as ants or termites.
# where your treasure is, there your heart will be also
"your heart will be focused on where you store your treasure"
# your heart
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Here "heart" refers to a person's thoughts. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
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