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laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold of eternal life.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
Laying up in store (αποθησαυριζοντας). Late literary word (απο and θησαυριζω), only here in N.T. Same paradox as in Mt 6:19f. , "l…
19th Century
Anglican
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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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…
16th Century
Protestant
Laying up for themselves a good foundation.
Besides, he adds an encouragement derived from the promise of a reward: that by bes…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Laying up in store for themselves . &c.] Laying up a treasure in heaven, which will be for themselves to enjoy to al…
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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…
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, he dealt with instructing people of low status; here he returns to his subject and instructs Timothy on how to deal with the rich. He d…
