1 Timothy 6:5 cpdv — the conflicts of men who have been corrupted in mind and deprived of truth, who consider profit to be piety.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"the conflicts of men who have been corrupted in mind and deprived of truth, who consider profit to be piety. "

— 1 Timothy 6:5, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Timothy 6 — Context

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But those who have believing masters, let them not despise them because they are brothers, but rather serve them all the more because they are believing and beloved, participants of the same service. Teach and exhort these things.

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If anyone teaches otherwise, and does not consent to the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to that doctrine which is in accord with piety,

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then he is arrogant, knowing nothing, yet languishing amid the questions and quarrels of words. From these arise envy, contention, blasphemy, evil suspicions:

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the conflicts of men who have been corrupted in mind and deprived of truth, who consider profit to be piety.

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But piety with sufficiency is great gain.

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For we brought nothing into this world, and there is no doubt that we can take nothing away.

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But, having nourishment and some kind of covering, we should be content with these.

1 Timothy 6:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Timothy 6:5 say?
1 Timothy 6:5 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “the conflicts of men who have been corrupted in mind and deprived of truth, who consider profit to be piety. ”
Where is 1 Timothy 6:5 in the Bible?
1 Timothy 6:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Timothy, chapter 6, verse 5.
Who wrote 1 Timothy?
1 Timothy is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 62–66.
What is the book of 1 Timothy about?
The first of the "Pastoral Epistles" — Paul's how-to for the young pastor Timothy at Ephesus. He addresses false teachers, qualifications for elders and deacons, the role of men and women in worship, the use of money, and the steady call of gospel ministry.
What are the major themes of 1 Timothy?
1 Timothy explores themes including Sound Doctrine, Pastoral Care, Church Order, Godliness, Contentment. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Timothy 6:5.
What translation should I read 1 Timothy 6:5 in?
1 Timothy 6:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Timothy 6:5?
1 Timothy 6:5 reads (CPDV): “the conflicts of men who have been corrupted in mind and deprived of truth, who consider profit to be piety. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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