But godliness with contentment is a great gain.(A)

For we brought nothing into the world,
and[a] we can take nothing out.(B)
But 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 pains.

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Footnotes

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

Instructions to the Rich

17 Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be arrogant(A) or to set their hope on the uncertainty of wealth, but on God,[a] who richly provides us with all things(B) to enjoy. 18 Instruct them to do what is good, to be rich in good works,(C) to be generous, willing to share,(D) 19 storing up for themselves a good reserve[b] for the age to come,(E) so that they may take hold of life that is real.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Timothy 6:17 Other mss read on the living God
  2. 1 Timothy 6:19 Or foundation

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