1 Timothy 6:19
Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.In other versions
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.
ASV
Making ready for themselves a safe place for the time to come, so that the true life may be theirs.
BBE
laying by for themselves a good foundation for the future, that they may lay hold of [what is] really life.
DBY
laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold of eternal life.
WEB
treasuring up to themselves a right foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on the life age-during.
YLT
Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
ENG
Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
WBT
treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.
BSB
In context
17Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;
18That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
19Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
20O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called:
21Which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with thee. Amen.