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.

The Emphasized Bible

Now it is a great means of gain - godliness, with a sufficiency of ones own;

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 perverse disputings of men of corrupt understanding, and destitute of the truth, using piety as a source of gain: from such withdraw thyself. ⁶ But godliness actually is a means of great gain when accompanied by contentment. ⁷ For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.

Cross References

1 Timothy 4:8

For bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is and of that which is to come.

Hebrews 13:5

Let your conversation be without covetousness, and be content with such things as ye have; for he has said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

1 Timothy 6:8

So that, sustenance and covering, let us be content with this.

Psalm 37:16

Tet A little that a righteous man has is better than the many riches of the sinners.

Proverbs 15:16

Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.

Proverbs 16:8

Better is a little with righteousness than a great number of fruits with injustice.

Philippians 4:11-13

Not that I speak in respect of want, for I have learned, in whatever state I am, to be content.

Exodus 2:21

And Moses was content to dwell with the man; and he gave Moses Zipporah, his daughter.

Psalm 84:11

For the LORD God is a sun and shield unto us; the LORD will give grace and glory; he will not withhold good from those that walk uprightly.

Proverbs 3:13-18

Blessed is the man that has found wisdom and who brings to light intelligence,

Proverbs 8:18-21

Riches and honour are with me, yea, durable riches and righteousness.

Matthew 6:32-33

For the Gentiles seek after all these things.) For your heavenly Father knows that ye have need of all these things.

Luke 3:14

And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, And what shall we do? And he said unto them, Oppress no one, neither accuse anyone falsely; and be content with your wages.

Luke 12:31-32

But rather seek ye the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added unto you.

Romans 5:3-5

And not only this, but we even glory in the tribulations, knowing that the tribulation works patience;

Romans 8:28

And we now know that unto those who love God, all things help them unto good, to those who according to the purpose are called to be saints.

2 Corinthians 4:17-1

For our tribulation, which is momentary and light, prepares an exceeding and eternal weight of glory unto us;

Philippians 1:21

For to me to live is Christ and to die is gain.

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