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Read Full Chapter (1 Timothy 6) 1 Timothy 6:9-12 KJV
"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. 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. But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, where unto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses."
1 Timothy Chapter 6, Verse 9-12
1 Timothy 6:9-12 in Context (Verses 6–15 KJV)
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But godliness with contentment is great gain.
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For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
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And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.
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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.
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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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But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
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Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, where unto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.
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I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession;
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That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:
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Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;