10 For (A)the love of money is a root of all [a]sorts of evil, and some by longing for it have (B)wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many [b]griefs.

11 But (C)flee from these things, you (D)man of God, and pursue righteousness, godliness, (E)faith, (F)love, [c]perseverance, and gentleness.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Timothy 6:10 Lit the evils
  2. 1 Timothy 6:10 Lit pains
  3. 1 Timothy 6:11 Or steadfastness

10 For the love of money(A) is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith(B) and pierced themselves with many griefs.(C)

Final Charge to Timothy

11 But you, man of God,(D) flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness,(E) faith, love,(F) endurance and gentleness.

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