Verse Comparison: 1 Timothy 6:5
American Standard Version
wranglings of men corrupted in mind and bereft of the truth, supposing that godliness is a way of gain.
Amplified® Bible
And protracted wrangling {and} wearing discussion {and} perpetual friction among men who are corrupted in mind and bereft of the truth, who imagine that godliness {or} righteousness is a source of profit [a moneymaking business, a means of livelihood]. {From such withdraw.}
Contemporary English Version
and nasty quarrels. They have wicked minds and have missed out on the truth. These people think religion is supposed to make you rich.
Darby English Version
constant quarrellings of men corrupted in mind and destitute of the truth, holding gain to be [the end of] piety.
Good News Bible
and constant arguments from people whose minds do not function and who no longer have the truth. They think that religion is a way to become rich.
International Standard Version
and incessant conflict between people who are depraved in mind and deprived of truth. They think that godliness is a way to make a profit.
King James Version
Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.
New American Standard Bible
and constant friction between men of depraved mind and deprived of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain.
New International Version
and constant friction between men of corrupt mind, who have been robbed of the truth and who think that godliness is a means to financial gain.
New King James Version
useless wranglings of men of corrupt minds and destitute of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain. From such withdraw yourself.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
and constant friction between men of depraved mind and deprived of the truth, who suppose that they can use godliness as a means of gain.
Young's Literal Translation
wranglings of men wholly corrupted in mind, and destitute of the truth, supposing the piety to be gain; depart from such;
