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Berean Standard Bible

“treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.”

1 Timothy 6:19

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Paul continues his instruction to the rich, telling them to do good and share generously. He now names what this generosity accomplishes.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.

World English Bible (WEB)

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

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on the life which is [life] indeed.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Making ready for themselves a safe place for the time to come, so that the true life may be theirs.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

treasuring up to themselves a right foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on the life age-during.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Atesorando para sí buen fundamento para lo por venir, que echen mano á la vida eterna.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

De esta forma estarán acumulando un verdadero tesoro para el futuro y obtendrán la vida verdadera.

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