^{4 Ref} he is conceited, knowing nothing, but obsessed with arguments, disputes, and word battles, from which come envy, strife, reviling, evil suspicions,

^{5 Ref} constant friction of people of corrupt minds and destitute of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain. Withdraw yourself from such.

^{6 Ref} But godliness with contentment is great gain.

^{7 Ref} For we brought nothing into the world, and we certainly can't carry anything out.

^{8 Ref} But having food and clothing, we will be content with that.

^{9 Ref} But those who are determined to be rich fall into a temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful lusts, such as drown men in ruin and destruction.

^{10 Ref} 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.