And every creature which is in heaven and on the earth and under the earth and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, I heard saying: 'Blessing and honor and glory and power be to Him ...

Jesus speaks of his authority, given to him by God, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth.” He is about to give his disciples three commands: ...

Full authority has been given to me both in heaven and on earth; go, therefore and make disciples of all the nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

In Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus specifies the difference between treasures on Earth and in Heaven. Do not store up riches for yourselves here on earth, where moths and rust destroy, and robbers break ...