1 Timothy 6:19

19 In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.

1 Timothy 6:19 in Other Translations

KJV
19 Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
ESV
19 thus storing up treasure for themselves as a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.
NLT
19 By doing this they will be storing up their treasure as a good foundation for the future so that they may experience true life.
MSG
19 If they do that, they'll build a treasury that will last, gaining life that is truly life.
CSB
19 storing up for themselves a good foundation for the age to come, so that they may take hold of life that is real.

1 Timothy 6:19 In-Context

17 Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.
18 Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share.
19 In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.
20 Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to your care. Turn away from godless chatter and the opposing ideas of what is falsely called knowledge,
21 which some have professed and in so doing have departed from the faith. Grace be with you all.

Cross References 2

  • 1. S Matthew 6:20
  • 2. ver 12; Philippians 3:12
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