Bible Strands
1 Timothy 6:19
treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul writes to Timothy, charging him to instruct wealthy believers to direct their resources toward spiritual endurance rather than earthly security.
The words — ἀποθησαυρίζοντας (apothēsaurizontas) means "treasuring up," paired with θεμέλιον (themelion), "foundation," to describe storing wealth that outlasts temporal decay.
The thread — The text contrasts with the prohibition against hoarding earthly wealth (Matthew 6:19), echoes the command to seize eternal life (1 Timothy 6:12), and mirrors the imagery of God's unshakable foundation (2 Timothy 2:19).
Why it lands — The passage commands believers to convert material wealth into spiritual capital so they may secure eternal life instead of pursuing temporary earthly gain.
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The Greek words
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.
Cross-references
- Matthew 6:19 Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.
- 1 Timothy 6:12 Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made the good confession before many witnesses.
- 2 Timothy 2:19 Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.”
- Luke 16:9 I tell you, use worldly wealth to make friends for yourselves so that when it is gone, they will welcome you into eternal dwellings.
- Proverbs 31:25 Strength and honor are her clothing, and she can laugh at the days to come.
- Galatians 6:8 The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.
- 1 Peter 1:4 and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for you,
- Matthew 19:21 Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.”
- Ephesians 3:17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. Then you, being rooted and grounded in love,
- Philippians 3:14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize of God’s heavenly calling in Christ Jesus.