1 Timothy 6:6-9
King James Version
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4He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,Select 1 Timothy 6:4
5Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.Select 1 Timothy 6:5
6But godliness with contentment is great gain.Select 1 Timothy 6:6
7For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.Select 1 Timothy 6:7
8And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.Select 1 Timothy 6:8
9But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.Select 1 Timothy 6:9
10For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.Select 1 Timothy 6:10
11But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.Select 1 Timothy 6:11
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WEB
6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.
6:7 For we brought nothing into the world, and we certainly can’t carry anything out.
6:8 But having food and clothing, we will be content with that.
6:9 But those who are determined to be rich fall into a temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful lusts, such as drown men in ruin and destruction.
ASV
6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain:
6:7 for we brought nothing into the world, for neither can we carry anything out;
6:8 but having food and covering we shall be therewith content.
6:9 But they that are minded to be rich fall into a temptation and a snare and many foolish and hurtful lusts, such as drown men in destruction and perdition.
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