1 Timothy 6:19

New English Translation

In this way they will save up a treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the future and so lay hold of what is truly life.

Cross References

Psalm 17:14

Lord, use your power to deliver me from these murderers, from the murderers of this world! They enjoy prosperity; you overwhelm them with the riches they desire. They have many children, and leave their wealth to their offspring.

Proverbs 10:25

When the storm passes through, the wicked are swept away, but the righteous are an everlasting foundation.

Proverbs 31:25

She is clothed with strength and honor, and she can laugh at the time to come.

Ecclesiastes 11:2

Divide your merchandise among seven or even eight investments, for you do not know what calamity may happen on earth.

Matthew 19:21

Jesus said to him, “If you wish to be perfect, go sell your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”

Luke 12:33

Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide yourselves purses that do not wear out – a treasure in heaven that never decreases, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys.

Luke 16:25

But Abraham said, ‘Child, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things and Lazarus likewise bad things, but now he is comforted here and you are in anguish.

Luke 16:9

And I tell you, make friends for yourselves by how you use worldly wealth, so that when it runs out you will be welcomed into the eternal homes.

Luke 18:2

He said, “In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor respected people.

Luke 18:22

When Jesus heard this, he said to him, “One thing you still lack. Sell all that you have and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”

Galatians 5:6

For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision carries any weight – the only thing that matters is faith working through love.

Ephesians 3:17

that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, so that, because you have been rooted and grounded in love,

Philippians 3:12

Not that I have already attained this – that is, I have not already been perfected – but I strive to lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus also laid hold of me.

Philippians 3:14

with this goal in mind, I strive toward the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

1 Timothy 6:12

Compete well for the faith and lay hold of that eternal life you were called for and made your good confession for in the presence of many witnesses.

2 Timothy 1:1

From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to further the promise of life in Christ Jesus,

2 Timothy 2:19

However, God’s solid foundation remains standing, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and “Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from evil.”

1 Peter 1:4

that is, into an inheritance imperishable, undefiled, and unfading. It is reserved in heaven for you,