The aphorism "Money is the root of all evil" is an incorrect quote. What is the correct quote? From where was it sourced and why is it so commonly misquoted?

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The aphorism "Money is the root of all evil" is an incorrect quote. What is the correct quote? From where was it sourced and why is it so commonly misquoted?

Question #150904. Asked by odo5435.
Last updated Apr 06 2024.
Originally posted Apr 06 2024 8:59 AM.

elburcher

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elburcher

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The original quote is biblical, as to why it is misquoted, the possibilities are endless...

1 Timothy 6:10 (NIV)

For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.

Apr 06 2024, 9:50 AM

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odo5435
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My apologies, but I am impelled to emphasise.

"For the LOVE of money is a root of all kinds of evil..."

Apr 06 2024, 11:32 AM

The aphorism "Money is the root of all evil" is an incorrect quote. What is the correct quote? From where was it sourced and why is it so commonly misquoted?

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