If anyone (A)advocates a different doctrine and does not [a]agree with (B)sound words, those of our Lord Jesus Christ, and with the doctrine (C)conforming to godliness, he is (D)conceited and understands nothing; but he [b]has a sick craving for (E)controversial questions and (F)disputes about words, from which come envy, strife, abusive language, evil suspicions, and constant friction between (G)people of depraved mind and deprived of the truth, who (H)suppose that [c]godliness is a means of gain. (I)But godliness actually is a means of (J)great gain when accompanied by (K)contentment. For (L)we have brought nothing into the world, so we cannot take anything out of it, either. If we (M)have food and [d]covering, with these we shall be content. (N)But those who want to get rich fall into temptation and (O)a trap, and many foolish and harmful desires which plunge people into ruin and destruction. 10 For (P)the love of money is a root of all [e]sorts of evil, and some by longing for it have (Q)wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many [f]griefs.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Timothy 6:3 Lit come to; or come with
  2. 1 Timothy 6:4 Lit is sick about
  3. 1 Timothy 6:5 Or religion
  4. 1 Timothy 6:8 I.e., any covering for protection, mainly clothing
  5. 1 Timothy 6:10 Lit the evils
  6. 1 Timothy 6:10 Lit pains

If anyone teaches otherwise(A) and does not agree to the sound instruction(B) of our Lord Jesus Christ and to godly teaching, they are conceited(C) and understand nothing. They have an unhealthy interest in controversies and quarrels about words(D) that result in envy, strife, malicious talk, evil suspicions and constant friction between people of corrupt mind, who have been robbed of the truth(E) and who think that godliness is a means to financial gain.

But godliness with contentment(F) is great gain.(G) For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it.(H) But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.(I) Those who want to get rich(J) fall into temptation and a trap(K) and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. 10 For the love of money(L) is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith(M) and pierced themselves with many griefs.(N)

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