1 Timothy 6:19
1 Timothy 6:19 Meaning and Explanation
“Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →By generosity the rich store up a good foundation for the future and take hold of true life.
What Does 1 Timothy 6:19 Mean?
Paul explains the reward of generosity: it lays up a good foundation for the time to come. What is given away in love is not lost but stored where it counts.
Through such open-handed living, the wealthy lay hold of life that is truly life. Paul lifts their eyes beyond temporary riches to the lasting treasure of eternal life. Generosity becomes an investment in what can never be taken away.
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What does 1 Timothy 6:19 mean?
By generosity the rich store up a good foundation for the future and take hold of true life.