Read Full ChapterFor the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. By craving it, some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some have been led astray from the faith in their greed, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
World English Bible (WEB)
For{G1063} the love of money{G5365} is{G2076}{(G5748)} the root{G4491} of all{G3956} evil{G2556}: which{G3739} while some{G5100} coveted after{G3713}{(G5734)}, they have erred{G635}{(G5681)} from{G575} the faith{G4102}, and{G2532} pierced{G4044} themselves{G1438} through{G4044}{(G5656)} with many{G4183} sorrows{G3601}.
Strong's King James
(10) For the love of money is a root of all evils, some aspiring to it have wandered away from the believing faith and pierce themselves with much woes.
The F.O.G
[10] For the love of money is a root system from which all kinds of evil grow. Some people, chasing wealth, have wandered far from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows, like walking through thorns barefoot.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
for a root of all the evils is the love of money, which certain longing for did go astray from the faith, and themselves did pierce through with many sorrows;
Young's Literal Translation
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