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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Verse 19 is found in chapter 6 of 1 Timothy. The rich receive specific instructions: not to place their hope in wealth, but in God, and to be generous. Present possessions should become opportunities to lay up a firm foundation for the future.
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Schätze sammeln, sich selbst einen guten Grund aufs Zukünftige, daß sie ergreifen das wahre Leben.
Atesorando para sí buen fundamento para lo por venir, que echen mano a la vida eterna.
et de s'amasser ainsi pour l'avenir un trésor placé sur un fondement solide, afin de saisir la vie véritable.
facendosi un tesoro d’un buon fondamento per l’avvenire, acciocchè conseguano la vita eterna.
Que entesourem para si mesmos um bom fundamento para o futuro, para que possam alcançar a vida eterna.
為自己積存財富,而為將來打美好的根基,好使他們能把握那真正的生命。
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