1 Timothy 6:9

But they who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.

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In The King James Version

But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.

In Context

8If we have, then, food and raiment, we will be therewith content.

10For the love of money is a root of all evils; which some coveting have strayed away from the faith, and have pierced themselves through with many pangs.

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Cross References

Psalms 11:6Upon the wicked he will rain lightning; Fire and brimstone and a burning wind shall be the portion of their cup.

Proverbs 15:27He who is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he who hateth bribes shall live.

Matthew Henry on 1 Timothy 6:7-13

Excellence of Contentment; Evil of Covetousness. ( a. d. 64.) 6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. 8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. 9 But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. 10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith,… Read the whole commentary →

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