Matthew 6:21

6:21 For where your ¹  treasure ²  is, there your heart will be also.

Matthew 17:27

17:27 But so that we don’t offend them, go to the lake and throw out a hook. Take the first fish that comes up, and when you open its mouth, you will find a four drachma coin. ³  Take that and give it to them for me and you.”

Matthew 21:11

21:11 And the crowds were saying, “This is the prophet Jesus, from Nazareth ⁴  in Galilee.”

Matthew 22:22

22:22 Now when they heard this they were stunned, ⁵  and they left him and went away.

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¹ tn The pronouns in this verse are singular while the pronouns in vv. 19-20 are plural. The change to singular emphasizes personal responsibility as opposed to corporate responsibility; even if others do not listen, the one who hears Jesus’ commands should obey.

² sn Seeking heavenly treasure means serving others and honoring God by doing so.

³ sn The four drachma coin was a stater (στατήρ, stathr), a silver coin worth four drachmas. One drachma was equivalent to one denarius, the standard pay for a day’s labor (L&N 6.80).

⁴ map For location see Map1-D3; Map2-C2; Map3-D5; Map4-C1; Map5-G3.

⁵ tn Grk “they were amazed; they marveled.”