• 1 Timothy 6:9
    The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures

    • 9 οἱ The (ones) δὲ but βουλόμενοι wishing πλουτεῖν to be rich ἐμπίπτουσιν are falling in εἰς into πειρασμὸν temptation καὶ and παγίδα snare καὶ and ἐπιθυμίας desires πολλὰς many ἀνοήτους senseless καὶ and βλαβεράς, hurtful, αἵτινες which βυθίζουσιν are dragging to bottom τοὺς the ἀνθρώπους men εἰς into ὄλεθρον destruction καὶ and ἀπώλειαν· ruin;

  • 1 Timothy 6:9
    The Emphasized Bible

    • 9 But they who are determined to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and many foolish and hurtful covetings, The which sink men into ruin and destruction,—

  • 1 Timothy 6:9
    King James Version

    • 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.

  • 1 Timothy Study Notes—Chapter 6
    New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)

    • 6:9

      those who are determined to be rich: Paul is referring, not to those who have a passing wish to have more money, but to those who have their heart set on becoming wealthy. Their way of reasoning has become faulty, twisted by greed. Such a firm determination to acquire riches could affect anyone, rich or poor.

      plunge men into destruction and ruin: Those who avidly pursue riches are likely to harm themselves physically, emotionally, and spiritually. The Greek word for “plunge” means to drag to the bottom, or to cause to sink. It is used in a literal sense at Lu 5:7, where a huge catch of fish is described as causing two boats to begin sinking. The word suggests that a person who is “determined to be rich” will inevitably “fall into temptation and . . . harmful desires” that drag him down, ruining his life by damaging his friendship with Jehovah.