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1 Timothy 6:9 KJV
1 Timothy · chapter 6 · verse 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.1 Timothy 6:9 · King James Version
1 Timothy 6:9 in context
7For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
8And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.
9But 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.
10For 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.
11But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
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Key words (Strong's)
- temptationpeirasmosan experiment, attempt, trial, proving, trial, proving the trial made of you by my bodily…G3986 →
- foolishanoētosnot understood, unintelligible, not understanding, unwise, foolishG453 →
- snarepagissnare, trap, noose, of snares in which birds are entangled and caught, implies…G3803 →
- lustsepithymiadesire, craving, longing, desire for what is forbidden, lustG1939 →
- richplouteōto be rich, to have abundance, of outward possessions, metaph. to be richly supplied, is…G4147 →
- fallempiptōto fall into, to fall among robbers, fall into one s powerG1706 →
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From the mention of the abuse which some put upon religion, making it to serve their secular advantages, the apostle, I. Takes occasion to show the excellency of contentment and the evil of covetousness. 1. The excellency of contentment, Ti1 6:6-8. Some account Christianity an advantageous profession for this world.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 6-12