he is conceited, understanding nothing, but has a sick interest in disputes and arguments over words.(A) From these come envy,(B) quarreling,(C) slander,(D) evil suspicions, and constant disagreement among people whose minds are depraved and deprived of the truth, who imagine that godliness[a] is a way to material gain.[b](E) But godliness with contentment is a great gain.(F)

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Timothy 6:5 Referring to religion as a means of financial gain
  2. 1 Timothy 6:5 Other mss add From such people withdraw yourself.

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