1 Timothy 6:19

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Modern

…treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.

Traditional

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

Literal

…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.

Latin

…thesaurizare sibi fundamentum bonum in futurum, ut apprehendant veram vitam.

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English

…treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.

Notes

1 Timothy 6:17–19

According to 6:11–16, it is unwise to value the temporary wealth of this age (James 5:3). It is wiser to gather treasure for the future age by trusting in God, doing good deeds, and showing generosity and love to others (see 1 Timothy 1:5).

1 Timothy 6:2–21

The final major part of the letter focuses on Timothy's need to challenge the false teachers. This section mirrors the structure of 1:3–20.

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