I Timothy 6:17-21
They [the rich] are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, thus storing up treasure for themselves as a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life. (vv. 18-19) Paul gives us good advice for a question we dealt with earlier – as to how we are to handle our wealth: good works, generosity, sharing! His middle phrase, (storing up treasure for themselves as a good foundation for the future) could be taken two ways – applying to our present life or looking forward to our eternal life. I’m certain that Paul is referring to eternal life, “that which is truly life”, as that is his following statement. Still, a case could be made for Paul’s referring to us setting aside funds for retirement.
Paul closes this letter to Timothy with “Grace be with you.”(v. 21b) Both of my Study Bibles noted that the word “you” is plural in the Greek, presumably suggesting that this letter was to be read publicly to the rest of the Ephesian community (and nearby communities?).
Slava Bohu!