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A Paradoxical Investment
Commentators highlight a paradox taught by both Paul and Jesus: believers "lay up treasure" for eternity by generously giving away their earthly wealth. By using temporary resources for good works, they invest in a "firm foundation"—a secure, eternal reward that cannot be lost, unlike uncertain worldly riches.
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1 Timothy
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Timothy 6:19
18th Century
Theologian
Laying up in store for themselves, etc. The meaning of this verse is, that they were to make such a use of their property that it would co…
AT Robertson
On 1 Timothy 6:19
Laying up in store (αποθησαυριζοντας). Late literary word (απο and θησαυριζω), only here in N.T. Same paradox as in Mt 6:19f. , "l…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Timothy 6:19
19th Century
Bishop
Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come.—This is a concise expression, which might have been …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Timothy 6:19
By following these instructions the well-to-do will “lay up treasure... as a firm foundation for the coming age.” This is in line with Jesus’ teach…
John Calvin
On 1 Timothy 6:19
16th Century
Theologian
Laying up for themselves a good foundation.
Besides, he adds an encouragement derived from the promise of a reward: that by bes…
John Gill
On 1 Timothy 6:19
17th Century
Pastor
Laying up in store for themselves .
&c.] Laying up a treasure in heaven, which will be for themselves to enjoy to al…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Timothy 6:17–21
17th Century
Minister
Being rich in this world is wholly different from being rich towards God. Nothing is more uncertain than worldly wealth. Those who are rich must re…