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1 Timothy 6:11

JusticeFaithLove for othersPatience

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.

10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, where unto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.

13 I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession;

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BSB
But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.
KJV
But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
WEB
But you, man of God, flee these things, and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.
ASV
But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
DARBY
But *thou*, O man of God, flee these things, and pursue righteousness, piety, faith, love, endurance, meekness of spirit.
BLB
But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, [and] gentleness.
ÅB
Men du, Guds menneske, flykt disse ting, jag etter rettferdighet, gudsfrykt, tro, kjærlighet, tålmodighet, saktmodighet!
OTB
Men unngå disse tingene, du Guds mann, og søk rettferdighet, gudsfrykt, tro, kjærlighet, utholdenhet og mildhet.
B1930
Men du, Guds menneske, fly disse ting, jag efter rettferdighet, gudsfrykt, tro, kjærlighet, tålmodighet, saktmodighet!

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