7 Bible Verses about Contentment

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Philippians 4:11

I am not saying this because of being in need, for I have learned to be content regardless of my circumstances.

1 Timothy 6:6

But godliness [itself] is great gain, [when it is] accompanied by contentment.

Luke 3:14

Some soldiers on duty also asked him, "And what must we do [i.e., to demonstrate our repentance]?" And he answered them, "Do not force people to give you money or accuse them falsely, and be content with your pay."

1 Timothy 6:8

But if we have [enough] food and clothing, we will [i.e., should] be content with that.

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Contentment » Contentment, the duty of

Luke 3:14

Some soldiers on duty also asked him, "And what must we do [i.e., to demonstrate our repentance]?" And he answered them, "Do not force people to give you money or accuse them falsely, and be content with your pay."

Philippians 4:11

I am not saying this because of being in need, for I have learned to be content regardless of my circumstances.

1 Timothy 6:6

But godliness [itself] is great gain, [when it is] accompanied by contentment.

More verses: 1 Timothy 6:8

Contentment » Being content with what you have

Luke 3:14

Some soldiers on duty also asked him, "And what must we do [i.e., to demonstrate our repentance]?" And he answered them, "Do not force people to give you money or accuse them falsely, and be content with your pay."

1 Timothy 6:7-8

For we did not bring anything into the world, and we cannot take anything out of it either. But if we have [enough] food and clothing, we will [i.e., should] be content with that.

Contentment » The wicked want

Contentment » With Godliness is great gain

1 Timothy 6:6

But godliness [itself] is great gain, [when it is] accompanied by contentment.

Contentment » Exemplified » Paul

Philippians 4:11-12

I am not saying this because of being in need, for I have learned to be content regardless of my circumstances. I know how to get along in humble circumstances and how to live in prosperity. In every situation and in all circumstances, I have learned the secret both to be full and to be hungry, both to have plenty and to be in need.

Contentment » Saints should exhibit » In their respective callings

Contentment » Exemplified » Barzillai

Contentment » Exemplified » Agur

Contentment » Saints should exhibit » With food and raiment

1 Timothy 6:8

But if we have [enough] food and clothing, we will [i.e., should] be content with that.

Contentment » Godliness with contentment

1 Timothy 6:6

But godliness [itself] is great gain, [when it is] accompanied by contentment.

Contentment » Saints should exhibit » With what things they have

Contentment » Instances of » Barzillai, in refusing to go with david to jerusalem

Contentment » Exemplified » Shunammite

Contentment » God's promises should lead to

Contentment » Exemplified » David

Contentment » Saints should exhibit » With appointed wages

Luke 3:14

Some soldiers on duty also asked him, "And what must we do [i.e., to demonstrate our repentance]?" And he answered them, "Do not force people to give you money or accuse them falsely, and be content with your pay."

Contentment » Instances of » The shunammite, in refusing to make a request of elisha

Contentment » Instances of » Esau, in refusing jacob's present

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