1 Timothy 6:19

1 Timothy chapter 6 · verse 19 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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.

Context

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

v.19This passage

v.20O Timothy, guard that which is committed unto thee, turning away from the profane babblings and oppositions of the knowledge which is falsely so called;

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

Proverbs 31:25
Strength and dignity are her clothing; And she laugheth at the time to come.
Luke 16:9
And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends by means of the mammon of unrighteousness; that, when it shall fail, they may receive you into the eternal tabernacles.
Galatians 6:8
For he that soweth unto his own flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth unto the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap eternal life.
Matthew 19:21
Jesus said unto him, If thou wouldest be perfect, go, sell that which thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.
Luke 6:48
he is like a man building a house, who digged and went deep, and laid a foundation upon the rock: and when a flood arose, the stream brake against that house, and could not shake it: because it had been well builded.
Galatians 5:6
For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth anything, nor uncircumcision; but faith working through love.