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"The love of money", not money, is a root of evil
The verse often quoted as "money is the root of all evil" says "the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil". 1 Timothy 6:10
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"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." 1 Timothy 6:10
Paul goes on to tell the rich to be generous and ready to share. 1 Timothy 6:17–19
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1 Timothy 6:10 WEB
10For 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.