1 Timothy 6:19

Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

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Other Translations for 1 Timothy 6:19

BSB
treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.
AKJV
Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
CPDV
to gather for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may obtain true life.
ERV
laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on the life which is life indeed.
NHEB
laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold of that which is truly life.
SMT
Treasuring up to themselves a good foundation for the future, that they may lay hold upon eternal life.

Commentary for 1 Timothy 6:19

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Timothy 6:19
Summary
Good deeds secure spiritual treasure forever
Event
Promise of heavenly treasure
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching