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1 Timothy 6:6-9 KJV
1 Timothy · chapter 6 · verses 6–9
6But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. 8And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. 9But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.1 Timothy 6:6-9 · King James Version
1 Timothy 6:6-9 in context
4He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,
5Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.
6But godliness with contentment is great gain.
7For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
8And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.
9But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
10For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
11But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
Commentary
Cross references
- Hebrews 13:5
- 1 Timothy 6:8
- Proverbs 16:8
- Philippians 4:11-13
- Luke 12:31-32
- 1 Timothy 4:8
- Proverbs 15:16
- Philippians 1:21
- Job 1:21
- Psalms 49:17
- Luke 12:20-21
- Ecclesiastes 5:15-16
Key words (Strong's)
- temptationpeirasmosan experiment, attempt, trial, proving, trial, proving the trial made of you by my bodily…G3986 →
- godlinesseusebeiareverence, respect, piety towards God, godlinessG2150 →
- therewithtoutoistheseG5125 →
- broughteispherōto bring into, in or to, to lead intoG1533 →
- nothingoudeisno one, nothingG3762 →
- certaindēlosclear, evident, manifestG1212 →
- certainhotithat, because, sinceG3754 →
- nothingoudebut not, neither, nor, not evenG3761 →
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From the mention of the abuse which some put upon religion, making it to serve their secular advantages, the apostle, I. Takes occasion to show the excellency of contentment and the evil of covetousness. 1. The excellency of contentment, Ti1 6:6-8. Some account Christianity an advantageous profession for this world.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 6-12