1 Timothy 6:19
to gather for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may obtain true life.
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In The King James Version
In Context
18and to do good, to become rich in good works, to donate readily, to share,
Cross References
Psalms 17:14And the Lord thundered from heaven, and the Most High uttered his voice: hail and coals of fire.
Proverbs 31:25Strength and elegance are her clothing, and she will laugh in the final days.
Matthew 10:41Whoever receives a prophet, in the name of a prophet, shall receive the reward of a prophet. And whoever receives the just in the name of the just shall receive the reward of the just.
Matthew 25:34Then the King shall say to those who will be on his right: ‘Come, you blessed of my Father. Possess the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.
Luke 12:33Sell what you possess, and give alms. Make for yourselves purses that will not wear out, a treasure that will not fall short, in heaven, where no thief approaches, and no moth corrupts.
Luke 16:25And Abraham said to him: ‘Son, recall that you received good things in your life, and in comparison, Lazarus received bad things. But now he is consoled, and truly you are tormented.
Matthew Henry on 1 Timothy 6:14-21
The Apostle's Solemn Charge; Caution to Rich. ( a. d. 64.) 13 I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession; 14 That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ: 15 Which in his times he shall show, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords; 16 Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto;… Read the whole commentary →