Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
The time
General references
Bible References
Foundation
Proverbs 10:25
As the storm passes, so the wicked is no more; but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.
Luke 6:48
He is like a man who built a house and dug deep and laid the foundation on a rock; and a flood occurring, the stream burst against that house and could not shake it; for it was founded on a rock.
Galatians 5:6
For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any strength, but faith working through love.
Ephesians 3:17
that Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love,
2 Timothy 2:19
Nevertheless the foundation of God stands sure, having this seal: "The Lord knew those who are His." And, "Let everyone who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity!"
The time
Proverbs 31:25
Strength and honor are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
Luke 16:9
And I say to you, Make friends by the mammon of unrighteousness for yourselves, so that when you fail, they may receive you into everlasting dwellings.
Lay
1 Timothy 6:12
Fight the good fight of faith. Lay hold on eternal life, to which you are also called and have professed a good profession before many witnesses.
Philippians 3:14
I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
1 Peter 1:4
to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled, and unfading, reserved in Heaven for you
General references
Deuteronomy 28:47
Because you did not serve Jehovah your God with joyfulness and with gladness of heart for the abundance of all things;
Proverbs 6:8
provides her food in the summer and gathers her food in the harvest.
Matthew 5:42
Give to him who asks of you, and you shall not turn away from him who would borrow from you.
1 John 2:25
And this is the promise that He has promised us: everlasting life.