1 Timothy 6:10
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Timothy 6:10 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Timothy 6:10 is a verse from the book of 1 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierc..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Timothy 6:10 — KJV
“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. erred: or, been seduced”
— 1 Timothy 6:10 (KJV)
1 Timothy 6:10 in Context — About the Book of 1 Timothy
1 Timothy is a veteran's field manual for a young pastor in Ephesus — sound doctrine, qualified leaders, care for widows, contentment over the love of money, and fighting the good fight of faith. It urges prayers for kings and all in authority so believers can live peaceful, godly lives.
Cross-References for 1 Timothy 6:10
“Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil; neither shalt thou speak in a cause to decline after many to wrest judgment: speak: Heb. answer”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 6:10: evil, after, many
“And if any one of the common people sin through ignorance, while he doeth somewhat against any of the commandments of the LORD concerning things which ought not to be done, and be guilty; any one: Heb. any soul common...: Heb. people of the land”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 6:10: while, some, through
“And they shall no more offer their sacrifices unto devils, after whom they have gone a whoring. This shall be a statute for ever unto them throughout their generations.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 6:10: evil, after, through
“For I know that after my death ye will utterly corrupt yourselves, and turn aside from the way which I have commanded you; and evil will befall you in the latter days; because ye will do evil in the sight of the LORD, to provoke him to anger through the work of your hands.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 6:10: evil, after, through
“And they caused their sons and their daughters to pass through the fire, and used divination and enchantments, and sold themselves to do evil in the sight of the LORD, to provoke him to anger.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 6:10: evil, themselves, through
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