1 Timothy 6:6

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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

Cross References

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.

1 Timothy 6:8

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

Proverbs 16:8

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

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 for ever.” These words are worthwhile and should not be forgotten.

Philippians 1:21

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

Proverbs 15:16

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

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 honour, never denying any good thing to those who live right.

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,

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.”

Exodus 2:21

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

2 Corinthians 4:17

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

Proverbs 28:25

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

Luke 12:15

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

2 Kings 6:2

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