Found most often in the book of Matthew (2:11; 6:19-21; 12:35; 13:44, 52; 19:21), but also used in Mk. 10:21; Lk. 6:45; 12:33-34; 18:22; 2 Cor. 4:7; Col. 2:3; Heb. 11:26, the Greek noun “thesauros” meant “treasure,” treasury,” or “storehouse.”  Wise-men opened their “treasure boxes” (NET) for Jesus and offered Him gifts (Mt. 2:11).  Jesus warned about laying up “treasures” on the earth (Mt. 6:19), but did say treasure can and should be laid up in heaven (Mt. 6:20).  Our heart and our “treasure” are in the same place (Mt. 6:21).  The “treasure” of the gospel is in human hands (2 Cor. 4:7).