"But godliness with contentment is great gain." — 1 Timothy 6:6

1 Timothy 6:6 · KJV

“But godliness with contentment is great gain.”

— 1 Timothy 6:6

Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself. {Perverse...: or, Gallings one of another}

Verse 7

For we brought nothing into {this} world, {and it is} certain we can carry nothing out.

1 Timothy 6 — Context

He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings, {proud: or, a fool} {doting: or, sick}

Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself. {Perverse...: or, Gallings one of another}

But godliness with contentment is great gain.

For we brought nothing into {this} world, {and it is} certain we can carry nothing out.

And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.

Cross References

Hebrews 13:5

{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.

1 Timothy 6:8

And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.

Proverbs 16:8

Better {is} a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.

Philippians 4:11-13

Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, {therewith} to be content.

Luke 12:31-32

But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Philippians 1:21

For to me to live {is} Christ, and to die {is} gain.

Proverbs 15:16

Better {is} little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.

1 Timothy 4:8

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. {little: or, for a little time}