1 Timothy 6:8

“And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.”

"And having food and raiment let us be therewith content." - 1 Timothy 6:8
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What does 1 Timothy 6:8 mean?

The King James Version of 1 Timothy 6:8 states, "And having food and raiment let us be therewith content." This verse is part of a larger passage in which the apostle Paul is addressing his young protégé, Timothy, instructing him on how to live a godly life and exhorting him to…

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Contentment in the Simple Gifts

In the busy rhythms of our lives, especially in a world thrumming with desires, ambitions, and expectations, the Apostle Paul offers a strikingly simple yet profound piece of counsel in 1 Timothy 6:8: "And having food and raiment let us be therewith content." This verse speaks…

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A Prayer for Contentment and Gratitude

Heavenly Father, As I come before You, I am reminded of the profound truth found in Your Word, specifically in 1 Timothy 6:8, which states, "And having food and raiment let us be therewith content." Lord, I humbly bow my head and seek Your presence amidst the clamor of the world…

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1 Timothy 6:6 - "But godliness with contentment is great gain."
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1 Timothy 1:8 - "But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully;"
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:"
"But godliness with contentment is great gain." - 1 Timothy 6:6
1 Timothy 6:21 - "Which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with thee. Amen."
1 Timothy 5:6 - "But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth."
1 Timothy 1:6 - "From which some having swerved have turned aside unto vain jangling;"
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 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 6:7 - "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 3:8 - "Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;"
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 2:8 - "I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting."
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."
"But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully;" - 1 Timothy 1:8
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 6:11 - "But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness."
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;"