1 Timothy 6:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Timothy 6:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Timothy 6:6 is a verse from the book of 1 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But godliness with contentment is great gain." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Timothy 6:6 — KJV
“But godliness with contentment is great gain.”
— 1 Timothy 6:6 (KJV)
1 Timothy 6:6 in Context — About the Book of 1 Timothy
1 Timothy is a veteran's field manual for a young pastor in Ephesus — sound doctrine, qualified leaders, care for widows, contentment over the love of money, and fighting the good fight of faith. It urges prayers for kings and all in authority so believers can live peaceful, godly lives.
Cross-References for 1 Timothy 6:6
“There is none greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?”
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“And in the greatness of thine excellency thou hast overthrown them that rose up against thee: thou sentest forth thy wrath, which consumed them as stubble.”
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“Now therefore let me alone, that my wrath may wax hot against them, and that I may consume them: and I will make of thee a great nation.”
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“And Moses besought the LORD his God, and said, LORD, why doth thy wrath wax hot against thy people, which thou hast brought forth out of the land of Egypt with great power, and with a mighty hand? the LORD: Heb. the face of the LORD”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 6:6: great, gain
“And while the flesh was yet between their teeth, ere it was chewed, the wrath of the LORD was kindled against the people, and the LORD smote the people with a very great plague.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 6:6: great, gain
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