⁶ But godliness with contentment^(A) is great gain.^{(B) 7} For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it.^{(C) 8} But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.^{(D) 9} Those who want to get rich^(E) fall into temptation and a trap^(F) and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. ¹⁰ For the love of money^(G) is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith^(H) and pierced themselves with many griefs.^(I)

Final Charge to Timothy

¹¹ But you, man of God,^(J) flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness,^(K) faith, love,^(L) endurance and gentleness. ¹² Fight the good fight^(M) of the faith. Take hold of^(N) the eternal life^(O) to which you were called when you made your good confession^(P) in the presence of many witnesses. ¹³ In the sight of God, who gives life to everything, and of Christ Jesus, who while testifying before Pontius Pilate^(Q) made the good confession,^(R) I charge you^{(S) 14} to keep this command without spot or blame^(T) until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ,^{(U) 15} which God will bring about in his own time^(V)—God, the blessed^(W) and only Ruler,^(X) the King of kings and Lord of lords,^{(Y) 16} who alone is immortal^(Z) and who lives in unapproachable light,^(AA) whom no one has seen or can see.^(AB) To him be honor and might forever. Amen.^(AC)

¹⁷ Command those who are rich^(AD) in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth,^(AE) which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God,^(AF) who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.^{(AG) 18} Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds,^(AH) and to be generous and willing to share.^{(AI) 19} In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves^(AJ) as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of^(AK) the life that is truly life.