Hebrews
“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
Hebrews 13:5 (KJV) speaks to contentment, God's presence promise, and abandonment — words set in Hebrews, a letter on the greatness of Christ. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.”
Proverbs 15:16“But godliness with contentment is great gain.”
1 Timothy 6:6“Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.”
Matthew 28:20“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“If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there.”
Psalms 139:8
Common questions
What does Hebrews 13:5 mean?
In the King James Version, Hebrews 13:5 reads: "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." The verse speaks to contentment, God's presence promise, and abandonment. To read it well, take it in the flow of Hebrews 13 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 Hebrews 13:5 in the King James Version?
Yes. "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." is Hebrews 13:5 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Hebrews chapter 13.
What are some related Bible verses to Hebrews 13:5?
Verses that sit beside Hebrews 13:5 include Proverbs 15:16, 1 Timothy 6:6, and Matthew 28:20. Reading them alongside Hebrews 13:5 deepens the theme of contentment.
How can I pray with Hebrews 13:5?
Read Hebrews 13:5 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.