1 Timothy 6:5 Explained in Context

Verse 3. ³ If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;

Verse 4. ⁴ He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,

Verse 5. ⁵ Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.

Verse 6. ⁶ But godliness with contentment is great gain.

Verse 7. ⁷ For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.

Verse 8. ⁸ And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.

Verse 9. 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.

Verse 10. ¹⁰ 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.