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1 Timothy 6:19

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial

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KJV ORIGINAL

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

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

They're building up something real and lasting for their future — creating a solid foundation so they can actually grab hold of eternal life.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Invest in what lasts forever, not just what looks good right now.

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He's like someone who's building their dream house and doesn't cut corners. They dig way down deep and pour the foundation right on solid rock. So when the inevitable storm hits and the water comes rushing in hard, that house isn't going anywhere. It can't be shaken because it's built on something that won't move.

But you, my loved ones, keep building yourselves up in your faith — that sacred foundation you have. Pray with the Holy Spirit guiding you.

Major trouble is coming for anyone who builds their empire on violence and gets their power through doing wrong.

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