1 Timothy 6:10

For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

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Other Translations for 1 Timothy 6:10

BSB
For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. By craving it, some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows.
AKJV
For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
CPDV
For desire is the root of all evils. Some persons, hungering in this way, have strayed from the faith and have entangled themselves in many sorrows.
ERV
For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil: which some reaching after have been led astray from the faith, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
NHEB
For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some have been led astray from the faith in their greed, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
SMT
For the root of all evils is the love of money: which some striving for, have been led astray from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many pains.

Commentary for 1 Timothy 6:10

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Overview of 1 Timothy 6:10
Summary
Money-love corrupts faith and brings suffering
Event
Paul condemns money-love as evil
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching