money is the root of all evil

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What does money is the root of all evil mean?

The desire for money is the root cause of all evil.

Where does money is the root of all evil come from?

A 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."

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