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9 And they wishing to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and many eager desires, unwise and hurtful, which sink men into ruin and perdition. 10 For the root of all evils is the love of money: which some striving for, have been led astray from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many pains. 11 And thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow justice, devotion, faith, love, patience, meekness. 12 Contend earnestly the good contest of faith, take hold upon eternal life, into which thou wert also called, and hast confessed the good confession before many witnesses. 13 I beseech thee before God, making all things alive, and Christ Jesus, he having witnessed to Pontius Pilate the good confession; 14 For thee to keep the command spotless, irreprehensible, until the appearance of our Lord Jesus Christ: 15 Which the blessed and only sovereign shall show in his own times, the King of those reigning, and Lord of those ruling; 16 Who only having immortality, inhabiting inaccessible light; which none of men saw, nor can see; to whom honour and might forever. Amen. 17 To the rich now in this life, proclaim not to be highminded, nor to be hoping upon the uncertainty of riches, but in the living God, offering us all things richly for profit; 18 To do good, to be rich in good works, to be liberal, qualified for participation; 19 Treasuring up to themselves a good foundation for the future, that they may lay hold upon eternal life. 20 O Timothy, watch that which holds firm, turning aside from profane, idle talk, and oppositions of knowledge, bearing a false name: 21 Which some proclaiming have missed their aim concerning the faith. Grace with thee. Amen. 1 Timothy 6:9-21, Smith's Literal Translation. Public domain.
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