1 Timothy 6:6

Conservative English Version

And religion does make your life rich, by making you content with what you have.

Cross References

2 Kings 6:2

Why don't we build a new meeting place near the Jordan River? Each of us could get some wood, then we could build it." "That's a good idea," Elisha replied, "get started."

Psalm 37:16

It is better to live right and be poor than to be sinful and rich.

Psalm 84:11

Our LORD and our God, you are like the sun and also like a shield. You treat us with kindness and with honor, never denying any good thing to those who live right.

Exodus 2:21

Moses agreed to stay on with Jethro, who later let his daughter Zipporah marry Moses.

Proverbs 15:16

It's better to obey the LORD and have only a little, than to be very rich and terribly confused.

Proverbs 16:8

It's better to be honest and poor than to be dishonest and rich.

Proverbs 28:25

Selfish people cause trouble, but you will live a full life if you trust the LORD.

Jeremiah 35:9

(SEE 35:8)

Luke 12:15

Then he said to the crowd, "Don't be greedy! Owning a lot of things won't make your life safe."

Luke 3:14

Some soldiers asked him, "And what about us? What do we have to do?" John told them, "Don't force people to pay money to make you leave them alone. Be satisfied with your pay."

Romans 8:28

We know that God is always at work for the good of everyone who loves him. They are the ones God has chosen for his purpose,

2 Corinthians 4:17

These little troubles are getting us ready for an eternal glory that will make all our troubles seem like nothing.

Philippians 1:21

If I live, it will be for Christ, and if I die, I will gain even more.

1 Timothy 4:8

As the saying goes, "Exercise is good for your body, but religion helps you in every way. It promises life now and forever." These words are worthwhile and should not be forgotten.

1 Timothy 6:8

So we should be satisfied just to have food and clothes.

Hebrews 13:5

Don't fall in love with money. Be satisfied with what you have. The Lord has promised that he will not leave us or desert us.