The love of money is the root of all evil
What's the meaning of the phrase 'The love of money is the root of all evil'?
Literal meaning.
What's the origin of the phrase 'The love of money is the root of all evil'?
Often misquoted as 'money is the root of all evil'. Originates in the Bible, Timothy 6:10 (King James Version):
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.
See also: the List of Proverbs.