1 Timothy 6:9-10
King James Version
Translation: KJV
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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
12Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.Select 1 Timothy 6:12
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WEB
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.
6:10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some have been led astray from the faith in their greed, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
ASV
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.
6:10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil: which some reaching after have been led astray from the faith, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
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