1 Timothy 6:6

“But godliness with contentment is great gain.”

"But godliness with contentment is great gain." - 1 Timothy 6:6
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What does 1 Timothy 6:6 mean?

The Bible verse 1 Timothy 6:6 from the King James Version (KJV) is a verse that speaks to the concept of contentment and the dangers of pursuing earthly wealth and material possessions. This verse reads: "But godliness with contentment is great gain." This short yet powerful…

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The True Wealth of Godliness and Contentment

In a world that constantly urges us to seek more—more wealth, more possessions, more status—1 Timothy 6:6 offers a refreshing yet profound insight into what it truly means to be rich in life. The verse states, "But godliness with contentment is great gain." This simple yet…

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A Prayer for Godliness and Contentment

Heavenly Father, We come before You today, in awe of Your greatness and Your unfathomable love for us. As we reflect on the profound truth found in 1 Timothy 6:6, "But godliness with contentment is great gain," we humbly seek Your guidance and strength to embody this wisdom in…

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1 Timothy 6:6 - "But godliness with contentment is great gain."
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1 Timothy 6:8 - "And having food and raiment let us be therewith content."
1 Timothy 5:6 - "But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth."
1 Timothy 6:20 - "O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called:"
1 Timothy 6:15-16 – "God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords."
1 Timothy 2:6 - "Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time."
1 Timothy 6:15-16 – "God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords."
1 Timothy 6:15-16 – "God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords."
1 Timothy 6:15-16 – "God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords."
1 Timothy 1:6 - "From which some having swerved have turned aside unto vain jangling;"
1 Timothy 6:18 - "That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;"
1 Timothy 6:15-16 – "God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords."
1 Timothy 6:21 - "Which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with thee. Amen."
1 Timothy 6:7 - "For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out."
1 Timothy 3:6 - "Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil."
1 Timothy 6:14 - "That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:"
1 Timothy 6:1 - "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."
1 Timothy 6:9 - "But 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."
1 Timothy 6:5 - "Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself."
1 Timothy 6:19 - "Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life."
1 Timothy 6:15 - "Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;"
1 Timothy 6:11 - "But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness."
2 Timothy 1:6 - "Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands."
1 Timothy 6:4 - "He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,"
1 Timothy 6:3 - "If 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;"
"But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth." - 1 Timothy 5:6
"And having food and raiment let us be therewith content." - 1 Timothy 6:8
1 Timothy 6:17 - "Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;"