42 Bible Verses about Being Content

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

I know how to be abased, and I know also how to abound: in everything and in all things have I learned the secret both to be filled and to be hungry, both to abound and to be in want.

Not that I seek for the gift; but I seek for the fruit that increaseth to your account.

but having food and covering we shall be therewith content.

He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance, with increase: this also is vanity.

for we brought nothing into the world, for neither can we carry anything out;

But I rejoice in the Lord greatly, that now at length ye have revived your thought for me; wherein ye did indeed take thought, but ye lacked opportunity.

But godliness with contentment is great gain:

Let each man abide in that calling wherein he was called.

Be ye free from the love of money; content with such things as ye have: for himself hath said, I will in no wise fail thee, neither will I in any wise forsake thee.

I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

only, whereunto we have attained, by that same rule let us walk.

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

For many walk, of whom I told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ:

Be of the same mind one toward another. Set not your mind on high things, but condescend to things that are lowly. Be not wise in your own conceits.

The fear of Jehovah tendeth to life; And he that hath it'shall abide satisfied; He shall not be visited with evil.

And he said unto them, Extort no more than that which is appointed you.

As for me, I shall behold thy face in righteousness; I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with beholding thy form.

The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul; But the belly of the wicked shall want.

Then I was by him, as a master workman; And I was daily his delight, Rejoicing always before him,

I am afraid of you, lest by any means I have bestowed labor upon you in vain.

I know that there is nothing better for them, than to rejoice, and to do good so long as they live.

Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah, Than great treasure and trouble therewith.

Now therefore be pleased to look upon me; For surely I shall not lie to your face.

Therefore, if I come, I will bring to remembrance his works which he doeth, prating against us with wicked words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and them that would he forbiddeth and casteth them out of the church.

Thou shalt eat, but not be satisfied; and thy humiliation shall be in the midst of thee: and thou shalt put away, but shalt not save; and that which thou savest will I give up to the sword.

Lest I be full, and deny thee , and say, Who is Jehovah? Or lest I be poor, and steal, And use profanely the name of my God.

Wast thou called being a bondservant? Care not for it: nay, even if thou canst become free, use it rather.

And soldiers also asked him, saying, And we, what must we do? And he said unto them, Extort from no man by violence, neither accuse any one wrongfully; and be content with your wages.

For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil: which some reaching after have been led astray from the faith, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

O my soul , thou hast said unto Jehovah, Thou art my Lord: I have no good beyond thee.

Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; them that are illtreated, as being yourselves also in the body.

Sorrow is better than laughter; for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made glad.

And the woman that hath an unbelieving husband, and he is content to dwell with her, let her not leave her husband.

For he that was called in the Lord being a bondservant, is the Lord's freedman: likewise he that was called being free, is Christ's bondservant.

And into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you:

My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; And my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips;

I press on toward the goal unto the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

And ye shall eat in plenty and be satisfied, and shall praise the name of Jehovah your God, that hath dealt wondrously with you; and my people shall never be put to shame.

for where thy treasure is, there will thy heart be also.

Brethren, be ye imitators together of me, and mark them that so walk even as ye have us for an ensample.

For our citizenship is in heaven; whence also we wait for a Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: