1 Timothy 6:9
New King James Version
9 But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition.
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1 Timothy 6:9
New American Standard Bible
9 (A)But those who want to get rich fall into temptation and (B)a trap, and many foolish and harmful desires which plunge people into ruin and destruction.
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1 Timothy 6:9
Amplified Bible
9 But those who [are not financially ethical and] crave to get rich [with a compulsive, greedy longing for wealth] fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction [leading to personal misery].
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1 Timothy 6:9
New International Version
9 Those who want to get rich(A) fall into temptation and a trap(B) and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction.
1 Timothy 6:9
King James Version
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.
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1 Timothy 6:11
New King James Version
The Good Confession
11 But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness.
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1 Timothy 6:11
New American Standard Bible
11 But (A)flee from these things, you (B)man of God, and pursue righteousness, godliness, (C)faith, (D)love, [a]perseverance, and gentleness.
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- 1 Timothy 6:11 Or steadfastness
1 Timothy 6:11
Amplified Bible
11 But as for you, [a]O man of God, flee from these things; aim at and pursue righteousness [true goodness, moral conformity to the character of God], godliness [the fear of God], faith, love, steadfastness, and gentleness.(A)
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- 1 Timothy 6:11 An OT title referring to a man who officially spoke to God. In the NT this title is used only in reference to Timothy.
1 Timothy 6:11
New International Version
Final Charge to Timothy
11 But you, man of God,(A) flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness,(B) faith, love,(C) endurance and gentleness.
1 Timothy 6:11
King James Version
11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
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