1 Timothy 6:8 - Forerunner Commentary

1 Timothy 6:8

6 Now godliness with ^acontentment is great gain.

7 For we brought nothing into this world,¹ and it is ^acertain we can carry nothing out.

8 And having food and clothing, with these we shall be ^acontent.

9 But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition.

10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

The Good Confession

11 But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness.

12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.

Verse Comparison: 1 Timothy 6:8

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American Standard Version
but having food and covering we shall be therewith content.

Amplified® Bible
But if we have food and clothing, with these we shall be content (satisfied).

Contemporary English Version
So we should be satisfied just to have food and clothes.

Darby English Version
But having sustenance and covering, we will be content with these.

Good News Bible
So then, if we have food and clothes, that should be enough for us.

International Standard Version
So as long as we have food and clothes, we will be satisfied with these.

King James Version
And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.

New American Standard Bible
If we have food and covering, with these we shall be content.

New International Version
But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.

New King James Version
And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
If we have food and covering, with these we shall have contentment.

Young's Literal Translation
but having food and raiment -- with these we shall suffice ourselves;

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