1 Timothy 6:6 (KJV) speaks to contentment, contentment money, and gratitude — words set in 1 Timothy, Paul's guidance to a young pastor. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.”
Philippians 4:11“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.”
Philippians 4:12“Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.”
Proverbs 15:16“All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.”
Proverbs 15:15“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.”
Hebrews 13:5“Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me:”
Proverbs 30:8
Common questions
What does 1 Timothy 6:6 mean?
In the King James Version, 1 Timothy 6:6 reads: "But godliness with contentment is great gain." The verse speaks to contentment, contentment money, and gratitude. To read it well, take it in the flow of 1 Timothy 6 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is 1 Timothy 6:6 in the King James Version?
Yes. "But godliness with contentment is great gain." is 1 Timothy 6:6 in the King James Version (KJV), found in 1 Timothy chapter 6.
What are some related Bible verses to 1 Timothy 6:6?
Verses that sit beside 1 Timothy 6:6 include Philippians 4:11, Philippians 4:12, and Proverbs 15:16. Reading them alongside 1 Timothy 6:6 deepens the theme of contentment.
How can I pray with 1 Timothy 6:6?
Read 1 Timothy 6:6 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.