Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on the life which is `life' indeed.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Making ready for themselves a safe place for the time to come, so that the true life may be theirs.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

laying by for themselves a good foundation for the future, that they may lay hold of [what is] really life.

World English Bible (WEB)

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

treasuring up to themselves a right foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on the life age-during.