1 Timothy 6:9 cpdv — For those who want to become rich fall into temptation and into the snare of the devil and into many useless and harmfu…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"For those who want to become rich fall into temptation and into the snare of the devil and into many useless and harmful desires, which submerge men in destruction and in perdition. "

— 1 Timothy 6:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Timothy 6 — Context

6

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.

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For those who want to become rich fall into temptation and into the snare of the devil and into many useless and harmful desires, which submerge men in destruction and in perdition.

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For desire is the root of all evils. Some persons, hungering in this way, have strayed from the faith and have entangled themselves in many sorrows.

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But you, O man of God, flee from these things, and truly pursue justice, piety, faith, charity, patience, meekness.

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Fight the good fight of faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you have been called, and make a good profession of faith in the sight of many witnesses.

1 Timothy 6:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Timothy 6:9 say?
1 Timothy 6:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “For those who want to become rich fall into temptation and into the snare of the devil and into many useless and harmful desires, which submerge men in destruction and in perdition. ”
Where is 1 Timothy 6:9 in the Bible?
1 Timothy 6:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Timothy, chapter 6, verse 9.
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 6:9.
What translation should I read 1 Timothy 6:9 in?
1 Timothy 6:9 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 6:9?
1 Timothy 6:9 reads (CPDV): “For those who want to become rich fall into temptation and into the snare of the devil and into many useless and harmful desires, which submerge men in destruction and in perdition. ” 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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