1 Timothy 6:3-21

New International Version

³ If anyone teaches otherwise^(A) and does not agree to the sound instruction^(B) of our Lord Jesus Christ and to godly teaching, ⁴ 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 ⁵ 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.

⁶ But godliness with contentment^(F) is great gain.^{(G) 7} For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it.^{(H) 8} But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.^{(I) 9} 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)

Final Charge to Timothy

¹¹ But you, man of God,^(O) flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness,^(P) faith, love,^(Q) endurance and gentleness. ¹² Fight the good fight^(R) of the faith. Take hold of^(S) the eternal life^(T) to which you were called when you made your good confession^(U) in the presence of many witnesses. ¹³ In the sight of God, who gives life to everything, and of Christ Jesus, who while testifying before Pontius Pilate^(V) made the good confession,^(W) I charge you^{(X) 14} to keep this command without spot or blame^(Y) until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ,^{(Z) 15} which God will bring about in his own time^(AA)—God, the blessed^(AB) and only Ruler,^(AC) the King of kings and Lord of lords,^{(AD) 16} who alone is immortal^(AE) and who lives in unapproachable light,^(AF) whom no one has seen or can see.^(AG) To him be honor and might forever. Amen.^(AH)

¹⁷ Command those who are rich^(AI) in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth,^(AJ) which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God,^(AK) who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.^{(AL) 18} Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds,^(AM) and to be generous and willing to share.^{(AN) 19} In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves^(AO) as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of^(AP) the life that is truly life.

²⁰ Timothy, guard what has been entrusted^(AQ) to your care. Turn away from godless chatter^(AR) and the opposing ideas of what is falsely called knowledge, ²¹ which some have professed and in so doing have departed from the faith.^(AS)

Grace be with you all.^(AT)