6. But godliness with contentment is great gain.
7. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain that we can carry nothing out.
8. If we have food and clothing, we shall be content with these things.
9. But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare and into many foolish and harmful lusts, which drown men in ruin and destruction.
10. For the love of money is the root of all evil. While coveting after money, some have strayed from the faith and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
11. But you, O man of God, escape these things, and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, and gentleness.
12. Fight the good fight of faith. Lay hold on eternal life, to which you are called and have professed a good profession before many witnesses.
13. I command you, in the sight of God, who gives life to all things, and in the sight of Christ Jesus, who testified a good confession before Pontius Pilate,
14. to keep this commandment without blemish, blameless until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ,