1 Timothy 6:9 web — But those who are determined to be rich fall into a temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful lusts, such as…

World English Bible

"But those who are determined to be rich fall into a temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful lusts, such as drown men in ruin and destruction."

— 1 Timothy 6:9, World English Bible

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1 Timothy 6 — Context

6

But godliness with contentment is great gain.

7

For we brought nothing into the world, and we certainly can't carry anything out.

8

But having food and clothing, we will be content with that.

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But those who are determined to be rich fall into a temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful lusts, such as drown men in ruin and destruction.

10

For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some have been led astray from the faith in their greed, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

11

But you, man of God, flee these things, and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, and gentleness.

12

Fight the good fight of faith. Lay hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and you confessed the good confession 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 World English Bible reads: “But those who are determined to be rich fall into a temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful lusts, such as drown men in ruin and destruction.”
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 (WEB): “But those who are determined to be rich fall into a temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful lusts, such as drown men in ruin and destruction.” 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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