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1 Timothy 6:19

GenerosityEternal lifeHopeMoney and wealth

17 Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;

18 That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;

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

20 O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called:

21 Which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with thee. Amen.

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BSB
treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.
KJV
Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
WEB
laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold of eternal life.
ASV
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.
DARBY
laying by for themselves a good foundation for the future, that they may lay hold of [what is] really life.
BLB
treasuring up for themselves a good foundation for that which [is] about to be, so that they may lay hold of that which [is] truly life.
ÅB
så de legger seg opp en god grunnvoll for den kommende tid, at de kan gripe det sanne liv.
OTB
og samle seg selv en skatt av et godt fundament for fremtiden, så de kan gripe det som virkelig er liv.
B1930
så de legger sig op en god grunnvoll for den kommende tid, at de kan gripe det sanne liv.

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Cross references

  • Matthew 6:19–21

    Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

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  • 1 Timothy 6:12

    Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, where unto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.

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  • 2 Timothy 2:19

    Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.

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  • Luke 16:9

    And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness; that, when ye fail, they may receive you into everlasting habitations.

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  • 1 Peter 1:4

    To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,

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  • Galatians 6:8–9

    For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.

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  • Proverbs 31:25

    Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.

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  • Ephesians 3:17

    That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,

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