1 Timothy 6:6-8
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Now there is great gain in b godliness c with contentment,
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for d we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world.
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But e if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content.
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Cross References
1 Timothy 4:8
For while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.
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Psalms 37:16
Better is the little that the righteous has than the abundance of many wicked.
Proverbs 15:16
Better is a little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble with it.
Proverbs 16:8
Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues with injustice.
Philippians 4:11
Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content.
Hebrews 13:5
Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you.
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Cross References
Job 1:21
And he said, "Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked shall I return. The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.
Psalms 49:17
For when he dies he will carry nothing away; his glory will not go down after him.
Ecclesiastes 5:15
As he came from his mother's womb he shall go again, naked as he came, and shall take nothing for his toil that he may carry away in his hand.
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Genesis 28:20
Then Jacob made a vow, saying, "If God will be with me and will keep me in this way that I go, and will give me bread to eat and clothing to wear.
Proverbs 30:8
Remove far from me falsehood and lying; give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the food that is needful for me.
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