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1 Timothy 6:9 — Meaning and Application
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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. "
1 Timothy 6:9
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For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry ➔ nothing out.
And having food and raiment let us be ➔ therewith content.
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.
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1 Timothy 6:1
"Let ➔ as many ➔ servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that ➔ the name of God and his doctrine be ➔ not blasphemed."
1 Timothy 6:2
"And they that have believing masters, let them ➔ not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort."
1 Timothy 6:3
"If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;"
1 Timothy 6:4
"He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,"
1 Timothy 6:5
"Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself."
1 Timothy 6:6
"But godliness with contentment is great gain."
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