1 Timothy 6:9
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King James Version (modern wording)
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.
1 Timothy 6:9 (KJV)
American Standard Version
But they that are minded to be rich fall into a temptation and a snare and many foolish and hurtful lusts, such as drown men in destruction and perdition.
1 Timothy 6:9 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Those who want to be rich, however, fall into temptation and become ensnared by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction.
1 Timothy 6:9 (BSB)
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What does 1 Timothy 6:9 say?
1 Timothy 6:9 in modern King James wording reads: "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."
Where is 1 Timothy 6:9 found in the Bible?
1 Timothy 6:9 is verse 9 of chapter 6 of the book of 1 Timothy, in the New Testament. 1 Timothy has 6 chapters.
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