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6 But godliness actually is a means of great gain when accompanied by contentment.
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But godliness with contentment is great gain.
7 For we have brought nothing into the world, so we cannot take anything out of it either.
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For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it.
8 If we have food and covering, with these we shall be content.
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But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.
9 But those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful desires which plunge men into ruin and destruction.
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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 a root of all sorts of evil, and some by longing for it have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.
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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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