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.

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 and constant friction between people who are depraved in mind and deprived of the Truth. They imagine religion is a paying concern. ⁶ And so it is ??provided it goes with a contented spirit; ⁷ for we bring nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it.

Cross References

1 Timothy 4:8

The training of the body is of small service, but religion is of service in all directions; it contains the promise of life both for the present and for the future.

Hebrews 13:5

Keep your life free from the love of money; be content with what you have, for He has said, Never will I fail you, never will I forsake you.

1 Timothy 6:8

If we have food and clothes, we must be content with that.

Philippians 4:11-13

Not that I complain of want, for I have learned how to be content wherever I am.

Matthew 6:32-33

(pagans make all that their aim in life) for your heavenly Father knows quite well you need all that.

Luke 3:14

Soldiers also asked him, "And what are we to do?" He said to them, "Never extort money, never lay a false charge, but be content with your pay."

Luke 12:31-32

only seek his Realm, and it will be yours over and above.

Romans 5:3-5

Not only so, but we triumph even in our troubles, knowing that trouble produces endurance,

Romans 8:28

We know also that those who love God, those who have been called in terms of his purpose, have his aid and interest in everything.

2 Corinthians 4:17-1

The slight trouble of the passing hour results in a solid glory past all comparison,

Philippians 1:21

As life means Christ to me, so death means gain.