1 Timothy 6:19
Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
Cross-references
1 Peter 1:4 directly describes the inheritance kept in heaven, matching the treasure laid up for the future here.
Matthew 6:19-21 commands storing treasures in heaven rather than earth — the same principle Paul applies to the rich here.
Matthew 19:21 directly states that selling possessions and giving to the poor results in treasure in heaven — the same logic as Paul's instructions.
Matthew 25:34-40 teaches that caring for the needy is service to Christ and leads to inheriting the kingdom — storing treasure through compassion.
Luke 12:33 repeats the command to sell possessions, give alms, and have treasure in heaven that never fails — directly parallel to Paul's teaching.
Luke 16:25 illustrates the reversal where the rich man received good things now but later anguish—shows the logic of storing up treasure for the future instead.
Luke 18:22 commands the rich ruler to sell everything, give to the poor, and have treasure in heaven — directly supporting Paul's instruction here.
Deuteronomy 15:10 promises blessing for generous giving, echoing the principle that generosity secures future reward.
Proverbs 22:9 pronounces blessing on the generous who share with the poor, directly aligning with the call to generosity here.
Hebrews 10:34 describes believers joyfully losing earthly goods for a lasting possession — the same eternal treasure perspective as here.
In 2 Timothy 4:8, Paul has a crown of righteousness 'laid up' for him — the same future reward as the treasure stored up here.
Matthew 19:16 recounts Jesus telling the rich young ruler to sell possessions, give to poor, and have treasure in heaven—a direct parallel.
Luke 12:21 warns against laying up treasure for oneself and not being rich toward God, reinforcing the priority of heavenly treasure.
Psalm 17:14 describes the wicked whose reward is in this life — contrasting with the call here to lay up treasure for the life that is truly life.
Acts 4:34 further illustrates believers selling property to meet needs, a practical outworking of the generosity commanded here.
Acts 2:45 shows the early church selling possessions to help needy, exemplifying the generous lifestyle that stores up heavenly treasure.
Luke 16:9 advises using worldly wealth to make friends for eternal dwellings, a parallel concept of storing treasure through generosity with money.
Matthew 10:42 assures that giving even a cup of cold water to a disciple will not lose its reward, echoing the principle of generous giving.
Titus 1:2 anchors eternal life in God's promise — the 'truly life' this verse urges believers to take hold of.
Matthew 10:41 promises a prophet's reward for receiving a prophet — a specific way of storing treasure through honoring God's messengers.
Ecclesiastes 11:2 advises giving generously despite uncertainty, a similar wisdom about investing in others for future security.
1 John 2:25 directly promises eternal life — the 'truly life' this verse says believers can take hold of.