1 Timothy 6:19 cpdv — to gather for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may obtain true life.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"to gather for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may obtain true life. "

— 1 Timothy 6:19, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Timothy 6 — Context

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who alone holds immortality, and who inhabits the inaccessible light, whom no man has seen, nor even is able to see, to whom is honor and everlasting dominion. Amen.

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Instruct the wealthy of this age not to have a superior attitude, nor to hope in the uncertainty of riches, but in the living God, who offers us everything in abundance to enjoy,

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and to do good, to become rich in good works, to donate readily, to share,

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to gather for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may obtain true life.

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O Timothy, guard what has been deposited with you, avoiding the voice of profane novelties and of opposing ideas, which are falsely called knowledge.

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Certain persons, promising these things, have perished from the faith. May grace be with you. Amen.

1 Timothy 6:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Timothy 6:19 say?
1 Timothy 6:19 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “to gather for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may obtain true life. ”
Where is 1 Timothy 6:19 in the Bible?
1 Timothy 6:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Timothy, chapter 6, verse 19.
Who wrote 1 Timothy?
1 Timothy is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 62–66.
What is the book of 1 Timothy about?
The first of the "Pastoral Epistles" — Paul's how-to for the young pastor Timothy at Ephesus. He addresses false teachers, qualifications for elders and deacons, the role of men and women in worship, the use of money, and the steady call of gospel ministry.
What are the major themes of 1 Timothy?
1 Timothy explores themes including Sound Doctrine, Pastoral Care, Church Order, Godliness, Contentment. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Timothy 6:19.
What translation should I read 1 Timothy 6:19 in?
1 Timothy 6:19 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Timothy 6:19?
1 Timothy 6:19 reads (CPDV): “to gather for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may obtain true life. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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