1 Timothy 6:6

New American Bible - revised edition

Indeed, religion with contentment is a great gain.

Cross References

2 Kings 6:2

Let us go to the Jordan, where by getting one beam apiece we can build ourselves a place to live.” Elisha said, “Go.”

Psalm 37:16

Better the meagerness of the righteous one than the plenty of the wicked.

Psalm 84:11

Better one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere. Better the threshold of the house of my God than a home in the tents of the wicked.

Exodus 2:21

Moses agreed to stay with him, and the man gave Moses his daughter Zipporah in marriage.

Proverbs 15:16

Better a little with fear of the Lord than a great fortune with anxiety.

Proverbs 16:8

Better a little with justice, than a large income with injustice.

Proverbs 28:25

The greedy person stirs up strife, but the one who trusts in the Lord will prosper.

Jeremiah 35:9

not building houses to live in; not owning vineyards or fields or crops.

Luke 12:15

Then he said to the crowd, “Take care to guard against all greed, for though one may be rich, one’s life does not consist of possessions.” Parable of the Rich Fool.

Luke 3:14

Soldiers also asked him, “And what is it that we should do?” He told them, “Do not practice extortion, do not falsely accuse anyone, and be satisfied with your wages.”

Romans 8:28

We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.

2 Corinthians 4:17

For this momentary light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison,

Philippians 1:21

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

1 Timothy 4:8

for, while physical training is of limited value, devotion is valuable in every respect, since it holds a promise of life both for the present and for the future.

1 Timothy 6:8

If we have food and clothing, we shall be content with that.

Hebrews 13:5

Let your life be free from love of money but be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never forsake you or abandon you.”