1 Timothy 6:10
“For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith.”Read in Context
Modern Meaning
What Does “The love of money” Mean?
Greed as the source of many evils.
Biblical Origin
Where Does This Phrase Come From?
Paul warned Timothy that it is the love of money — not money itself — that leads to moral corruption. This distinction is often lost in the common misquotation "money is the root of all evil." The KJV's precise wording makes an important theological point: wealth is not inherently evil, but obsession with it is.
The phrase appears in 1 Timothy 6:10 in the King James Version of the Bible, first published in 1611.
Usage Today
How Is It Used Today?
Often misquoted as "money is the root of all evil." Properly cited in discussions about greed, corruption, and ethics.
The KJV Verse
1 Timothy 6:10
“For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith.”
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