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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• 14but one thing(for-getting the things behind, and stretching out to the things before, I pursue goalward unto the prize of the calling on high of God in Christ Jesus. (Phil. 3:14)

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Ministry on This Verse

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Laying.
Psa. 17:14•  (Psa. 17:14)
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Matt. 6:19‑21• 19Lay not up for you treasures on the earth where moth and rust consume, and where thieves dig through and steal;
 20but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven where neither moth nor rust corrupteth, and where thieves dig not through nor steal.
 21For where thy treasure is, there will be thy heart also. (Matt. 6:19‑21)
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Matt. 10:41‑42• 41{i}He 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.{/i}
 42{i}And 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.{/i} (Matt. 10:41‑42)
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Matt. 19:21• 21{i}Jesus 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.{/i} (Matt. 19:21)
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Matt. 25:34‑40• 34Then shall the King say to those on his right, Come ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the world's foundation.
 35For I was hungry, and ye gave me to eat; I was thirsty, 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 fed thee; or thirsty, and gave thee drink?
 38and when saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in; or naked, and clothed thee?
 39and when saw we thee sick or in prison, and came unto thee?
 40And the King answering shall say to them, Verily I say to you, Inasmuch as ye did [it] to one of the least of these my brethren, ye did [it] to me. (Matt. 25:34‑40)
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Luke 12:33• 33Sell that which ye possess, and give alms; {i}make to yourselves purses which do not grow old,{/i} a treasure which doth not fail in the heavens, where thief doth not draw near, nor moth destroy. (Luke 12:33)
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Luke 16:9• 9And I say unto you, make to yourselves friends with the mammon of unrighteousness, that, when it fails, ye may be received into everlasting habitations. (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 Jesus on hearing [this] said to him, One thing is lacking to thee yet: sell all that thou hast and distribute to poor [men], 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 soweth unto his own flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth unto the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life eternal.
 9But in well-doing let us not be faint-hearted, for in due time we shall reap, if we do not faint. (Gal. 6:8‑9)
foundation.
Prov. 10:25•  (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 a rock; but a great rain coming, the stream broke upon that house, {i}and could not shake it,{/i} for it had been founded on the rock.
 49And he that has heard and not done is like a man who hath 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 hath any force nor uncircumcision, but faith working by love. (Gal. 5:6)
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Eph. 3:17• 17that the Christ may dwell through faith in your hearts, (Eph. 3:17)
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2 Tim. 2:19• 19Nevertheless the firm foundation of God standeth, having this seal, [The] Lord knoweth those that are his; and, Let everyone that nameth the name of [the] Lord depart from unrighteousness. (2 Tim. 2:19)
the time.
Prov. 31:25•  (Prov. 31:25)
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Luke 16:9,25• 9And I say unto you, make to yourselves friends with the mammon of unrighteousness, that, when it fails, ye may be received into everlasting habitations.
 25But Abraham said, Child, remember that thou hast fully received thy good things in thy lifetime, likewise Lazarus evil things; but now here he is comforted, and thou art in suffering. (Luke 16:9,25)
lay.
1 Tim. 6:12• 12Combat the good combat of faith; lay hold on the life eternal whereunto thou wast called, and didst confess the good confession in the sight of many witnesses. (1 Tim. 6:12)
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Phil. 3:14• 14but one thing(for-getting the things behind, and stretching out to the things before, I pursue goalward unto the prize of the calling on high of God in Christ Jesus. (Phil. 3:14)
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1 Peter 1:4• 4unto an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and unfading, 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."