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But having sustenance and coverings, with these things we shall be content. But the ones wanting to be-rich fall into temptation and a snare, and many foolish and harmful desires which plunge[a] people into ruin and destruction. 10 For the love-of-money is a root[b] of all evils— aspiring-to which, some were led-astray[c] from the faith and pierced themselves with many pains.

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  1. 1 Timothy 6:9 Or, sink.
  2. 1 Timothy 6:10 Or, the root of all kinds of evil.
  3. 1 Timothy 6:10 Or, wandered away.

But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.(A) Those who want to get rich(B) fall into temptation and a trap(C) and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. 10 For the love of money(D) is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith(E) and pierced themselves with many griefs.(F)

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And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.

But 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.

10 For 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.

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