⁵ and constant friction between people of corrupt mind, who have been robbed of the truth^(A) and who think that godliness is a means to financial gain.

⁶ But godliness with contentment^(B) is great gain.^{(C) 7} For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it.^{(D) 8} But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.^{(E) 9} Those who want to get rich^(F) fall into temptation and a trap^(G) and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. ¹⁰ For the love of money^(H) is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith^(I) and pierced themselves with many griefs.^(J)