1 Timothy 6:19

and lay for themselves a good foundation for that which is to be, that they may lay hold on the true life.

The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge

In The King James Version

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

In Context

18and that they perform good works, and become rich in welldoings, and be ready to give and to communicate,

20O Timothy, watch over that which is confided to thee, and fly from vain words, and the turnings of false knowledge.

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Cross References

Matthew 10:41Whosoever entertaineth a prophet in the name of a prophet, the reward of a prophet receiveth. Whosoever entertaineth a just man in the name of a just man, the reward of the just man he receiveth.

Matthew 25:34Then shall the King say to them on his right hand, Come, blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom which was to be for you from the foundation of the world.

Luke 12:33Sell your substance, and give alms: make to you bags which become not old, and a treasure which is not transient, in the heavens, where the thief does not approach, and the moth destroys not.

Luke 16:25Abraham said to him, My son, remember that thou didst receive thy goods in thy life, and Loózar his evils, and now, behold, he reposeth here, and thou art 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 →

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