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1 Timothy 6:6

But godliness with contentment is great gain.

World English Bible

In The King James Version

But godliness with contentment is great gain.

In Context

5constant friction of people of corrupt minds and destitute of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain. Withdraw yourself from such.

7For we brought nothing into the world, and we certainly can’t carry anything out.

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Cross References

Exodus 2:21Moses was content to dwell with the man. He gave Moses Zipporah, his daughter.

Psalms 37:16Better is a little that the righteous has, than the abundance of many wicked.

Proverbs 3:13Happy is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gets understanding.

Proverbs 15:16Better is little, with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure with trouble.

Matthew 6:32For the Gentiles seek after all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things.

Luke 12:31But seek God’s Kingdom, and all these things will be added to you.

Matthew Henry on 1 Timothy 6:2-6

The Duty of Servants. ( a. d. 64.) 1 Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed. 2 And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort. 3 If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the… Read the whole commentary →

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