1 Timothy 6:6 (KJV)
“But godliness with contentment is great gain.”
1 Timothy 6:6 is verse of the day number 155 of 366 on Lampfold, under the theme “Godliness with contentment”. It comes from 1 Timothy 6, and 10 other passages connected to it are listed below.
1 Timothy 6:6 in other translations
Of course, godliness with contentment is great gain.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
But godliness with contentment is great gain:
American Standard Version (ASV)
1 Timothy 6:6 in context
1 Timothy 6:3–9 (KJV). The verse of the day is highlighted.
3If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;
4He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,
5Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.
6But godliness with contentment is great gain.
7For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
8And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.
9But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
Cross-references for 1 Timothy 6:6
Passages most often linked to 1 Timothy 6:6, strongest connections first.
Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.
Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you. Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.
For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
(For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked.
For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.
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