1 Timothy 6:9

First Nations Version

Those who long for more and more possessions stumble into temptation and are trapped by many foolish desires that drag them down and take them to a bad end.

Cross References

1 Timothy 3:7

And last of all, they must have a good reputation with those who are outside the sacred family, so they will not be shamed and fall into the trap set by the evil trickster.

Acts 8:20

“Both you and your money are on a path to a bad end,” Stands on the Rock (Peter) warned him, “because you thought Creator’s gift could be bought with money!

Matthew 13:22

“The seed planted among the weeds and thistles represents the ones who have heard the message, but they are too busy worrying about their earthly existence. The desire for more and more possessions leads them down a false path, and they never grow into mature human beings.

Jude 1:11

Sorrow and trouble are coming their way! They are following in the footsteps of Spear Maker (Cain), who out of anger and jealousy killed his own brother. In their longing for more possessions they have given themselves over to the greedy ways of People Destroyer (Balaam), a prophet who would have brought a curse on Creator’s people for pay. And like Baldheaded Man (Korah), who led an uprising against Drawn from the Water (Moses), they will come to the same bad end.

2 Peter 2:3

Because of their greed, they will use made-up stories to prey on you for their own gain. Their punishment for this that was spoken of long ago is not sleeping. It is still coming and will not fail to bring them to a bad end.

Ephesians 4:22

Take off that worn-out and stained outfit of your past life with its selfish desires and worthless ways of thinking. It no longer represents who you are.

Mark 4:19

but they are too busy worrying about their earthly existence. This makes them stray away from the good road, wanting more and more possessions, thinking this will make them happy. The message is choked, and their faith stops growing.

Matthew 26:15

“How much is he worth to you,” he asked them. “What price will you pay if I turn him over to you?” They agreed on thirty pieces of silver and paid him.

Matthew 19:22

But when the young man heard this, his heart fell to the ground. He hung his head and walked away, for he had many possessions.

2 Timothy 2:26

Then they will come to their senses and escape the trap of the evil trickster, who held them captive to serve his purposes.

1 Timothy 1:9

For we understand that the law was not made for those who walk in a good way. The law was made for outlaws, rebels, and those who follow their bad hearts and have no respect for what is spiritual. It was made for the unholy ones who walk in worthless ways, and for the ones who kill their own fathers or mothers and take the lives of others.

Luke 21:35

For it will come without warning, to all who live on the land, like a beaver that is snared in a trap.

Matthew 6:19

“Take care not to store up possessions on earth that can be spoiled by worms, eaten by moths, or stolen by thieves.

Luke 12:21

“This is how it will be for the ones who make themselves rich but forget about Creator’s true riches.”

1 Timothy 6:10

For the love of possessions is the root of many evil, thorny branches. Some, who have made possessions their aim in life, have walked away from the good road and have been pierced by thorns that bring them much pain and sorrow.

1 Timothy 6:17

Instruct the ones who have many possessions in this present world not to see themselves as better than others. They must not put their hope in their many possessions, which cannot be depended on, but in the Great Spirit, who, from his great possessions, provides all we need to enjoy life.

Titus 2:12

It instructs us to turn away from all that does not honor our Creator and from the desire to walk in the ways of this world. It instructs us to walk with straight and firm steps on a good and sacred path in this present world.