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6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.
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But godliness with contentment is great gain.
7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
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For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it.
8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.
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But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.
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.
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Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction.
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.
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For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.
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