I Timothy 6:9
“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.”
King James Version (KJV)
🌐 I Timothy 6:9 in 8 Translations
King James Version (KJV)English
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.
American Standard Version (ASV)English
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.
Open English Bible (OEB)English
Those who want to be rich fall into the net of temptation, and become the prey of many foolish and harmful ambitions, which plunge people into destruction and ruin.
Elberfelder Bibel (ELB)Deutsch
Die aber reich werden wollen, fallen in Versuchung und Fallstrick und in viele unvernünftige und schädliche Lüste, welche die Menschen versenken in Verderben und Untergang.
Reina-Valera (RV)Español
Porque los que quieren enriquecerse, caen en tentación y lazo, y en muchas codicias locas y dañosas, que hunden á los hombres en perdición y muerte.
Bíblia Livre (BL)Português
Mas os que querem ser ricos caem em tentação, armadilha, e em muitos desejos insensatos e nocivos, que afundam as pessoas na destruição e perdição.
Nova Versão (NVA)Português
Agora, os que querem se tornar ricos caem em tentação, em uma cilada. Caem em muitas paixões insensatas e nocivas, e em qualquer coisa que faz as pessoas afundarem em ruína e em destruição.
📖 I Timothy 6:9 in Context
7For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
8And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.
9But 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.
10For 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.
11But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
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