1 Timothy 6:6

New International Reader's Version

You gain a lot when you live a godly life. But you must be happy with what you have.

Cross References

2 Kings 6:2

We would like to go to the Jordan River. Each of us can get some wood there. We want to build a place there for us to meet.” Elisha said, “Go.”

Psalm 37:16

Those who do what is right may have very little. But it’s better than the wealth of many sinners.

Psalm 84:11

The Lord God is like the sun that gives us light. He is like a shield that keeps us safe. The Lord blesses us with favor and honor. He doesn’t hold back anything good from those whose lives are without blame.

Exodus 2:21

Moses agreed to stay with the man. And the man gave his daughter Zipporah to Moses to be his wife.

Proverbs 15:16

It is better to have respect for the Lord and have little than to be rich and have trouble.

Proverbs 16:8

It is better to have a little and do right than to have a lot and be unfair.

Proverbs 28:25

People who always want more stir up conflict. But those who trust in the Lord will succeed.

Jeremiah 35:9

We have never built houses to live in. We’ve never had vineyards, fields or crops.

Luke 12:15

Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against wanting to have more and more things. Life is not made up of how much a person has.”

Luke 3:14

Then some soldiers asked him, “And what should we do?” John replied, “Don’t force people to give you money. Don’t bring false charges against people. Be happy with your pay.”

Romans 8:28

We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him. He appointed them to be saved in keeping with his purpose.

2 Corinthians 4:17

Our troubles are small. They last only for a short time. But they are earning for us a glory that will last forever. It is greater than all our troubles.

Philippians 1:21

For me, life finds all its meaning in Christ. Death also has its benefits.

1 Timothy 4:8

Training the body has some value. But being godly has value in every way. It promises help for the life you are now living and the life to come.

1 Timothy 6:8

If we have food and clothing, we will be happy with that.

Hebrews 13:5

Don’t be controlled by love for money. Be happy with what you have. God has said, “I will never leave you. I will never desert you.” (Deuteronomy 31:6)