1 Timothy 6:9 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“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.”

1 Timothy 6:9 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

1 Timothy 6:9 in 6 Bible Translations

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1 Timothy 6:9 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

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

1 Timothy 6:9 — World English Bible

1 Timothy 6:9 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“But they that are minded to be rich fall into a temptation and a snare and many foolish and hurtful lusts, such as drown men in destruction and perdition. ”

1 Timothy 6:9 — American Standard Version

1 Timothy 6:9 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“and those wishing to be rich, do fall into temptation and a snare, and many desires, foolish and hurtful, that sink men into ruin and destruction,”

1 Timothy 6:9 — Young's Literal Translation

1 Timothy 6:9 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and many unwise and hurtful lusts, which plunge men into destruction and ruin. ”

1 Timothy 6:9 — Darby Translation

1 Timothy 6:9 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“For they that will be rich, fall into tentation and snares, and into many foolish and noysome lustes, which drowne men in perdition and destruction.”

1 Timothy 6:9 — Geneva Bible

1 Timothy 6:9 in Context — 1 Timothy 6

7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.

8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.

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.

10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

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What Does 1 Timothy 6:9 Mean?

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