money is the root of all evil in English

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Etymology: Misquotation of 1 Timothy 6:10 in the King James Bible, which actually reads "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.". Head templates: {{head|en|proverb|head=}} money is the root of all evil, {{en-proverb}} money is the root of all evil

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"money is the root of all evil" meaning in English

Proverb