New Testament · Epistle
1 Timothy 6:8
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And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.
About 1 Timothy 6:8
1 Timothy 6:8 from 1 Timothy speaks directly to Contentment with Finances in the Bible and Simplicity in the Bible, offering wisdom drawn from the New Testament tradition. This passage in the epistle literature of Scripture is widely cherished by students and teachers alike.
Related Verses
- 1 Timothy 6:6
“But godliness with contentment is great gain.”
- Hebrews 13:5
“Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.”
- Philippians 4:11
“Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.”
- Proverbs 30:8
“Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me:”
- Luke 12:15
“And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.”
How to Apply 1 Timothy 6:8
Study 1 Timothy 6:8 in context by reading the surrounding passage in 1 Timothy. Identify one person in your life who might be encouraged by this verse on the theme of Contentment with Finances in the Bible. Share it with them and open a conversation rooted in Scripture — sometimes the most practical application is passing the Word along.