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1 Timothy 6

1 Tim. 6:19 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Laying up in store
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
apothesaurizo (Greek #597)
to treasure away
KJV usage: lay up in store.
Pronounce: ap-oth-ay-sow-rid'-zo
Origin: from 575 and 2343
for themselves
heautou (Greek #1438)
him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-, thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
KJV usage: alone, her (own, -self), (he) himself, his (own), itself, one (to) another, our (thine) own(-selves), + that she had, their (own, own selves), (of) them(-selves), they, thyself, you, your (own, own conceits, own selves, -selves).
Pronounce: heh-ow-too'
Origin: from a reflexive pronoun otherwise obsolete and the genitive case (dative case or accusative case) of 846
a good
kalos (Greek #2570)
properly, beautiful, but chiefly (figuratively) good (literally or morally), i.e. valuable or virtuous (for appearance or use, and thus distinguished from 18, which is properly intrinsic)
KJV usage: X better, fair, good(-ly), honest, meet, well, worthy.
Pronounce: kal-os'
Origin: of uncertain affinity
foundation
themelios (Greek #2310)
something put down, i.e. a substruction (of a building, etc.), (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: foundation.
Pronounce: them-el'-ee-os
Origin: from a derivative of 5087
against
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
the time to come
mello (Greek #3195)
to intend, i.e. be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probability, possibility, or hesitation)
KJV usage: about, after that, be (almost), (that which is, things, + which was for) to come, intend, was to (be), mean, mind, be at the point, (be) ready, + return, shall (begin), (which, that) should (after, afterwards, hereafter) tarry, which was for, will, would, be yet.
Pronounce: mel'-lo
Origin: a strengthened form of 3199 (through the idea of expectation)
, that
hina (Greek #2443)
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
KJV usage: albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare 3363.
Pronounce: hin'-ah
Origin: probably from the same as the former part of 1438 (through the demonstrative idea; compare 3588)
they may layh hold on
epilambanomai (Greek #1949)
to seize (for help, injury, attainment, or any other purpose; literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: catch, lay hold (up-)on, take (by, hold of, on).
Pronounce: ep-ee-lam-ban'-om-ahee
Origin: middle voice from 1909 and 2983
eternal
aionios (Greek #166)
perpetual (also used of past time, or past and future as well)
KJV usage: eternal, for ever, everlasting, world (began).
Pronounce: ahee-o'-nee-os
Origin: from 165
life
zoe (Greek #2222)
life (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: life(-time). Compare 5590.
Pronounce: dzo-ay'
Origin: from 2198
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Phil. 3:14• 14I pursue, looking towards the goal, for the prize of the calling on high of God in Christ Jesus. (Phil. 3:14)

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Eternal,
Eternal Life,
Life

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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Laying.
Psa. 17:14• 14From men who are thy hand, O Jehovah, from men of this age: their portion is in this life, and their belly thou fillest with thy hid treasure; they have their fill of sons, and leave the rest of their substance to their children. (Psa. 17:14)
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Matt. 6:19‑21• 19Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon the earth, where moth and rust spoils, and where thieves dig through and steal;
 20but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust spoils, and where thieves do not dig through nor steal;
 21for where thy treasure is, there will be also thy heart. (Matt. 6:19‑21)
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Matt. 10:41‑42• 41He that receives a prophet in the name of a prophet, shall receive a prophet's reward; and he that receives a righteous man in the name of a righteous man, shall receive a righteous man's reward.
 42And whosoever shall give to drink to one of these little ones a cup of cold water only, in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward. (Matt. 10:41‑42)
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Matt. 19:21• 21Jesus said to him, If thou wouldest be perfect, go, sell what thou hast and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me. (Matt. 19:21)
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Matt. 25:34‑40• 34Then shall the King say to those on his right hand, Come, blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the world's foundation:
 35for I hungered, and ye gave me to eat; I thirsted, and ye gave me to drink; I was a stranger, and ye took me in;
 36naked, and ye clothed me; I was ill, and ye visited me; I was in prison, and ye came to me.
 37Then shall the righteous answer him saying, Lord, when saw we thee hungering, and nourished thee; or thirsting, and gave thee to drink?
 38and when saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in; or naked, and clothed thee?
 39and when saw we thee ill, or in prison, and came to thee?
 40And the King answering shall say to them, Verily, I say to you, Inasmuch as ye have done it to one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it to me. (Matt. 25:34‑40)
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Luke 12:33• 33Sell what ye possess and give alms; make to yourselves purses which do not grow old, a treasure which does not fail in the heavens, where thief does not draw near nor moth destroy. (Luke 12:33)
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Luke 16:9• 9And *I* say to you, Make to yourselves friends with the mammon of unrighteousness, that when it fails ye may be received into the eternal tabernacles. (Luke 16:9)
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Luke 18:2,22• 2saying, There was a judge in a city, not fearing God and not respecting man:
 22And when Jesus had heard this, he said to him, One thing is lacking to thee yet: Sell all that thou hast and distribute to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in the heavens, and come, follow me. (Luke 18:2,22)
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Gal. 6:8‑9• 8For he that sows to his own flesh, shall reap corruption from the flesh; but he that sows to the Spirit, from the Spirit shall reap eternal life:
 9but let us not lose heart in doing good; for in due time, if we do not faint, we shall reap. (Gal. 6:8‑9)
foundation.
Prov. 10:25• 25As a whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more; but the righteous is an everlasting foundation. (Prov. 10:25)
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Luke 6:48‑49• 48He is like a man building a house, who dug and went deep, and laid a foundation on the rock; but a great rain coming, the stream broke upon that house, and could not shake it, for it had been founded on the rock.
 49And he that has heard and not done, is like a man who has built a house on the ground without a foundation, on which the stream broke, and immediately it fell, and the breach of that house was great. (Luke 6:48‑49)
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Gal. 5:6• 6For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision has any force, nor uncircumcision; but faith working through love. (Gal. 5:6)
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Eph. 3:17• 17that the Christ may dwell, through faith, in your hearts, being rooted and founded in love, (Eph. 3:17)
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2 Tim. 2:19• 19Yet the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal, The Lord knows those that are his; and, Let every one who names the name of the Lord withdraw from iniquity. (2 Tim. 2:19)
the time.
Prov. 31:25• 25Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laugheth at the coming day. (Prov. 31:25)
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Luke 16:9,25• 9And *I* say to you, Make to yourselves friends with the mammon of unrighteousness, that when it fails ye may be received into the eternal tabernacles.
 25But Abraham said, Child, recollect that *thou* hast fully received thy good things in thy lifetime, and likewise Lazarus evil things. But now he is comforted here, and *thou* art in suffering. (Luke 16:9,25)
lay.
1 Tim. 6:12• 12Strive earnestly in the good conflict of faith. Lay hold of eternal life, to which thou hast been called, and hast confessed the good confession before many witnesses. (1 Tim. 6:12)
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Phil. 3:14• 14I pursue, looking towards the goal, for the prize of the calling on high of God in Christ Jesus. (Phil. 3:14)
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1 Peter 1:4• 4to an incorruptible and undefiled and unfading inheritance, reserved in the heavens for you, (1 Peter 1:4)
• Anxiety for ourselves is one of the snares carefully shut out by our Lord from the disciples; were it even "for the morrow," it is unworthy of confidence in the Father's provident love. (“On 1 Timothy 6:17-19” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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laying by for themselves a good foundation for the future, that they may lay hold of what is really life.

W. Kelly Translation

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laying up for themselves a good foundation for the future, that they may lay hold on the reala life.

WK Translation Notes

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The ordinary reading is "eternal" as in the lesser witnesses; the primary MSS. give the correct reading, "that which is really life."