1 Timothy 6:9
American Standard Version
But they that are minded to be rich fall into a temptation and a snare and many foolish and hurtful lusts, such as drown men in destruction and perdition.
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1 Timothy 6:9 in other translations
But those who are determined to be rich fall into a temptation, a snare, and many foolish and harmful lusts, such as drown men in ruin and destruction.
1 Timothy 6:9 in context
- 7for we brought nothing into the world, for neither can we carry anything out;
- 8but having food and covering we shall be therewith content.
- 9But they that are minded to be rich fall into a temptation and a snare and many foolish and hurtful lusts, such as drown men in destruction and perdition.
- 10For 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.
- 11But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.