But godliness actually is a source of great gain when accompanied by contentment [that contentment which comes from a sense of inner confidence based on the sufficiency of God].

An Understandable Version

But godliness [itself] is great gain, [when it is] accompanied by contentment.

Anderson New Testament

But godliness, with a contented disposition, is great gain.

Bible in Basic English

But true faith, with peace of mind, is of great profit:

Common New Testament

But godliness with contentment is itself great gain.

Daniel Mace New Testament

Religion indeed with contentment leads to great gain.

Darby Translation

But piety with contentment is great gain.

Godbey New Testament

Godliness with contentment is great gain,

Goodspeed New Testament

And religion with contentment is a great means of gain.

John Wesley New Testament

But godliness with content is great gain.

Julia Smith Translation

But devotion with contentment is great gain.

King James 2000

But godliness with contentment is great gain.

Lexham Expanded Bible

But godliness with contentment is a great means of gain.

Modern King James verseion

But godliness with contentment is great gain.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

Godliness is great riches, if a man be content with that he hath.

Moffatt New Testament

And so it is ??provided it goes with a contented spirit;

Montgomery New Testament

Now godliness with contentment is truly gainful;

NET Bible

Now godliness combined with contentment brings great profit.

New Heart English Bible

But godliness with contentment is great gain.

Noyes New Testament

But godliness with contentment is great gain.

Sawyer New Testament

But piety with contentment is great gain.

Thomas Haweis New Testament

But godliness with contentment is great gain.

Twentieth Century New Testament

And a great source of gain religion is, when it brings contentment with it!

Webster

But godliness with contentment is great gain.

Weymouth New Testament

And godliness *is* gain, when associated with contentment;

Williams New Testament

Now the fact is, religion with contentment is a means of great gain.

World English Bible

But godliness with contentment is great gain.

Worrell New Testament

But godliness with contentment is a great source of gain;

Worsley New Testament

But godliness with contentment is great gain.

Youngs Literal Translation

but it is great gain -- the piety with contentment;

Themes

Contentment » Contentment, the duty of

Contentment » With Godliness is great gain

Contentment » Godliness with contentment

Godliness » Profitable, general references to

Godliness » Godliness with contentment

Man » Man entering and leaving the world with nothing

Profit and loss » Profit » Godliness profitable general references to

Topics

discipleship, benefits of

Interlinear

English(KJV)

Strong's

Root Form

Definition

Usage

But

G1161

δέ
De

but, and, now, then, also, yet, yea, so, moreover, nevertheless, for, even, , not tr

Usage: 2184

godliness

G2150

εὐσέβεια
Eusebeia

godliness, holiness

Usage: 15

with

G3326

μετά
meta

with, after, among, hereafter , afterward , against, not tr,

Usage: 346

contentment

G841

αὐτάρκεια
Autarkeia

sufficiency, contentment

Usage: 2

G2076

ἐστί
Esti

is, are, was, be, have, not tr, , vr is

Usage: 585

great

G3173

μέγας
megas

great, loud,

Usage: 167

References

Easton

Contentment

Fausets

Timothy, The First Epistle to

Word Count of 37 Translations in 1 Timothy 6:6

Images 1 Timothy 6:6

Prayers for 1 Timothy 6:6

A prayer for 1 Timothy 6:6

Verse Info

Bible Rank: 1454
1 Timothy Rank: 14
7 Topics
7 Themes
18 Cross References
2 Readings
Interlinear
2 References
1 Prayers

Context Readings

False Teachers And The Love Of Money

⁵ incessant quarrellings of men wholly corrupt in their mind and bereft of the truth, - supposing godliness to be, a means of gain! ⁶ Now it is a great means of gain - godliness, with a sufficiency of ones own; ⁷ For, nothing, brought we into the world, neither, to take anything out, are we able; -

Cross References

1 Timothy 4:8

For, the bodily training, for little, is profitable, whereas, godliness, for all things is profitable, - having, promise, of life - the present and the coming.

Hebrews 13:5

Without fondness for money, be your way of life, - being content with the present things, - for, he, hath said: In nowise, thee, will I leave, no indeed! in nowise, thee, will I forsake:

1 Timothy 6:8

And, having sustenance and covering, we shall be content;

Psalm 37:16

Better the little of the righteous man, than the abundance of the lawless who are mighty;

Proverbs 15:16

Better is a little, with the reverence of Yahweh, than great treasure, and disquietude therewith.

Proverbs 16:8

Better a little with righteousness, than large revenues, without justice.

Philippians 4:11-13

Not that, as to coming short, I am speaking, for, I, have learned, in whatsoever circumstances I am, to be, independent:

Exodus 2:21

And Moses was well-pleased to dwell with the man, - and he gave Zipporah his daughter to Moses.

Psalm 84:11

For, a sun and shield, is Yahweh God, - Grace and glory, will Yahweh give, He will not withhold what is good, from them who walk without blame.

Proverbs 3:13-18

How happy the man who hath found wisdom, and the man who draweth forth understanding,

Proverbs 8:18-21

Riches and honour, are with me, lordly wealth, and righteousness;

Matthew 6:32-33

For, all these things, the nations, seek after, - for your heavenly Father, knoweth, that ye are needing, all these things.

Luke 3:14

Then were questioning him, soldiers also, saying - What shall, even we, do? And he said unto them - Molest ye, no one, neither accuse falsely; and be content with your supplies.

Luke 12:31-32

Notwithstanding, be seeking his kingdom, - and, these things, shall be added unto you.

Romans 5:3-5

And, not only so, but let us boast also in our tribulations; knowing that, our tribulation, worketh out endurance.

Romans 8:28

We know, further, that, unto them who love God, God causeth all things to work together for good, - unto them who, according to purpose, are such as he hath called;

2 Corinthians 4:17-1

For, the momentary lightness of thee tribulation, in a manner yet more and more excelling, is working out for us, an age-abiding weight of glory, -

Philippians 1:21

For, unto me - living, is Christ, and, dying, gain.