But godliness with contentment is great gain.(A) For we brought nothing into the world, and[a] we can take nothing out.(B) If we have food and clothing,[b] we will be content with these. But those who want to be rich fall into temptation, a trap, and many foolish and harmful desires, which plunge people into ruin and destruction. 10 For the love of money is a root[c] of all kinds of evil, and by craving it, some have wandered away from the faith(C) and pierced themselves with many griefs.

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  1. 6:7 Other mss add it is clear that
  2. 6:8 Or food and shelter
  3. 6:10 Or is the root

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