42 Bible Verses about Being Content

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

I know how to be humbled, and I know also how to abound. In everything and in all things I have learned the secret both to be filled and to be hungry, both to abound and to be in need.

Not that I seek for the gift, but I seek for the fruit that increases to your account.

But having food and clothing, we will be content with that.

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

For we brought nothing into the world, and we certainly can't carry anything out.

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

But godliness with contentment is great gain.

Let each man stay in that calling in which he was called.

Be free from the love of money, content with such things as you have, for he has said, "I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you."

I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

Nevertheless, to the extent that we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule. Let us be of the same mind.

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, as the enemies of the cross of Christ,

Be of the same mind one toward another. Don't set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Don't be wise in your own conceits.

The fear of Yahweh leads to life, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble.

He said to them, "Collect no more than that which is appointed to you."

As for me, I shall see your face in righteousness. I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with seeing your form. For the Chief Musician. By David the servant of Yahweh, who spoke to Yahweh the words of this song in the day that Yahweh delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul. He said,

The righteous one eats to the satisfying of his soul, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry.

then I was the craftsman by his side. I was a delight day by day, always rejoicing before him,

I am afraid for you, that I might have wasted my labor for you.

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

Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh, than great treasure with trouble.

Now therefore be pleased to look at me, for surely I shall not lie to your face.

Therefore, if I come, I will call attention to his deeds which he does, unjustly accusing us with wicked words. Not content with this, neither does he himself receive the brothers, and those who would, he forbids and throws out of the assembly.

You shall eat, but not be satisfied. Your humiliation will be in your midst. You will store up, but not save; and that which you save I will give up to the sword.

lest I be full, deny you, and say, 'Who is Yahweh?' or lest I be poor, and steal, and so dishonor the name of my God.

Were you called being a bondservant? Don't let that bother you, but if you get an opportunity to become free, use it.

Soldiers also asked him, saying, "What about us? What must we do?" He said to them, "Extort from no one by violence, neither accuse anyone wrongfully. Be content with your wages."

For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some have been led astray from the faith in their greed, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

My soul, you have said to Yahweh, "You are my Lord. Apart from you I have no good thing."

Remember those who are in bonds, as bound with them; and those who are ill-treated, since you are also in the body.

Sorrow is better than laughter; for by the sadness of the face the heart is made good.

The woman who has an unbelieving husband, and he is content to live with her, let her not leave her husband.

For he who was called in the Lord being a bondservant is the Lord's free man. Likewise he who was called being free is Christ's bondservant.

Into whatever city you enter, and they receive you, eat the things that are set before you.

My soul shall be satisfied as with the richest food. My mouth shall praise you with joyful lips,

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

You will have plenty to eat, and be satisfied, and will praise the name of Yahweh, your God, who has dealt wondrously with you; and my people will never again be disappointed.

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

Brothers, be imitators together of me, and note those who walk this way, even as you have us for an example.

For our citizenship is in heaven, from where we also wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ;