^{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.

^{11 Ref} But you, man of God, flee these things, and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, and gentleness.

^{12 Ref} Fight the good fight of faith. Lay hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and you confessed the good confession in the sight of many witnesses.