Prior Book | Prior Chapter | Prior Verse | Next Verse | Next Chapter | Next Book | Viewing NASB and Amplified 2015 | |
NASB | 1 Timothy 6:10 For the love of money is a root of all sorts of evil, and some by longing for it have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Timothy 6:10 For the love of money [that is, the greedy desire for it and the willingness to gain it unethically] is a root of all sorts of evil, and some by longing for it have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves [through and through] with many sorrows. |
Bible Question: You've probably heard "Money is the root of all evil." What's wrong with that statement? What are some of the ways money can be a trap for the believer? Can you cite anyone in the Bible whose money may have come between him and the Lord? [This question is the same as an earlier submission, which contained a goofy typo blunder. Now the secret is out: Hank's not perfect. Sorry to disappoint you!] |
Bible Answer: The problem with the quote is that it misses the message that 'the love' of money causes problems. Money itself is neither evil nor good. Another problem is the way this phrase is translated in english translations of the Bible. I think the NASB is the best, with the possible exception of a completely literal translation, 'the love of money is a root of all the evils.' Check out Literal Bible for that translation. Notice it doesn't say, 'the love of money' is THE(as in only) root of ALL EVIL. This translation decisions greatly harm the original meaning of the passage! Greed is the greatest of the traps, in my opinion, Paul calls greed, idolatry! How about Ananias in the book of Acts, or the rich young ruler in the Gospels. Hank, you have truly hurt me! Where are you now, Joe Dimasio? |
Up | Down View Branch | ID# 3311 | ||
Questions and/or Subjects for 1 Tim 6:10 | Author | ||
|
Hank | ||
|
Hank | ||
|
Chris | ||
|
Hank | ||
|
Chris | ||
|
Hank | ||
|
kalprofessional | ||
|
starfishswims@yahoo.com | ||
|
makus |