42 Bible Verses about Being Content

I speak not because of necessity. For I have learned in whatsoever estate I am, therewith to be content.

I can both cast down myself, I can also exceed. Everywhere, and in all things I am instructed, both to be full, and to be hungry: to have plenty, and to suffer need.

not that I desire gifts: but I desire abundant fruit on your part.

When we have food and raiment, let us therewith be content.

He that loveth money, will never be satisfied with money: and whoso delighteth in riches, shall have no profit thereof. Is not this also a vain thing?

For we brought nothing into the world, and it is a plain case that we can carry nothing out.

I rejoice in the Lord greatly, that now at the last ye are revived again to care for me in that wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity.

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

Let every man abide in the same state wherein he was called.

Let your conversation be without covetousness, and be content with that ye have already. For he verily said, "I will not fail thee, neither forsake thee."

I can do all things through the help of Christ, which strengtheneth me.

Nevertheless in that whereunto we are come, let us proceed by one rule, that we may be of one accord.

For Christ is to me life, and death is to me advantage.

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

Be of like affection one towards another. Be not high minded, but make yourselves equal to them of the lower sort. Be not wise in your own opinions.

The fear of the LORD preserveth the life; yea it giveth plenteousness, without the visitation of any plague.

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

They have children at their desire, and leave the rest of their substance for their babes. But as for me, I shall behold thy presence in righteousness: and when I awake up after thy likeness, I shall be satisfied with it.

The righteous eateth, and is satisfied; but the belly of the ungodly hath never enough.

I was with him, ordering all things, delighting daily, and rejoicing always before him.

I am in fear of you, lest I have bestowed on you labour in vain.

So I perceived, that in these things there is nothing better for a man, then to be merry and to do well so long as he liveth.

Better is a little, with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure; for they are not without sorrow.

Wherefore look not only upon me, but upon yourselves: whether I lie, or no.

wherefore if I come I will declare his deeds which he doeth, jesting on us with malicious words, neither is therewith content. Not only he himself receiveth not the brethren: but also he forbiddeth them that would, and thrusteth them out of the congregation.

Thou salt eat, and not have enough: yea, thou shalt bring thyself down. Thou shalt flee, but not escape: and those that thou wouldest save, will I deliver to the sword.

Lest I be so full, I deny thee, and say, "What fellow is the LORD?" And lest I, being constrained through poverty, fall unto stealing and foreswear the name of my God.

Art thou called a servant? Care not for it. Nevertheless if thou mayst be free, use it rather.

The soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, "And what shall we do?" And he said to them, "Do violence to no man: neither trouble any man wrongfully: But be content with your wages."

For covetousness is the root of all evil, which while some lusted after, they erred from the faith, and tangled themselves with many sorrows.

O my soul, thou hast said unto the LORD, "Thou art my God, my goods are nothing like unto thee."

Remember them that are in bonds, even as though ye were bound with them. Be mindful of them which are in adversity, as ye which are yet in your bodies.

It is better to be sorry than to laugh, for when the countenance is heavy the heart is joyful.

And the woman which hath to her husband an infidel, if he consent to dwell with her, let her not put him away.

For he that is called in the Lord being a servant, is the Lord's freeman. Likewise he that is called being free, is Christ's servant.

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

My soul is satisfied, even as it were with marrow and fatness, when my mouth praiseth thee with joyful lips.

and press unto that mark appointed, to obtain the reward of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

And ye shall eat and have enough and praise the name of the LORD your God, which hath wrought wonders with you. And my people shall not be in shame forever.

For wheresoever your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

Brethren, be followers of me, and look on them which walk even so, as ye have us for an example.

But our conversation is in heaven, from whence we look for a saviour, even the Lord Jesus Christ,