1 Timothy 6:19 kjv — Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

King James Version

"Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life."

— 1 Timothy 6:19, King James Version

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1 Timothy 6 — Context

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Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen.

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Charge 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;

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That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;

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Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

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O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called:

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Which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with thee. Amen. The first to Timothy was written from Laodicea, which is the chiefest city of Phrygia Pacatiana.

1 Timothy 6:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Timothy 6:19 say?
1 Timothy 6:19 in the King James Version reads: “Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal 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 (KJV): “Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal 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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