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10 For the love of money is [the] root of every evil; which some having aspired after, have wandered from the faith, and pierced themselves with many sorrows.

11 But *thou*, O man of God, flee these things, and pursue righteousness, piety, faith, love, endurance, meekness of spirit.

12 Strive earnestly [in] the good conflict of faith. Lay hold of eternal life, to which thou hast been called, and hast confessed the good confession before many witnesses.

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10 For the love of money(A) is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith(B) and pierced themselves with many griefs.(C)

Final Charge to Timothy

11 But you, man of God,(D) flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness,(E) faith, love,(F) endurance and gentleness. 12 Fight the good fight(G) of the faith. Take hold of(H) the eternal life(I) to which you were called when you made your good confession(J) in the presence of many witnesses.

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