money is the root of all evil

English

Etymology

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."

Proverb

money is the root of all evil

  1. The desire for money is the root cause of all evil.
    Synonym: the love of money is the root of all evil

Derived terms

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