1 Timothy 6:6
1 Timothy · New Testament · Chapter 6
“But godliness with contentment is great gain.”1 Timothy 6:6
What Does 1 Timothy 6:6 Mean?
1 Timothy 6:6 is found in the book of 1 Timothy, chapter 6, verse 6 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Timothy 6:6 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Philippians 4:11“Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.”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.”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.”Proverbs 30:8“Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me:”1 Timothy 4:8“For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.”1 Timothy 6:8“And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.”Proverbs 16:8“Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.”Luke 12:31“But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you.”Proverbs 15:16“Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.”Philippians 1:21“For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.”Psalms 37:16“A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked.”Matthew 6:32“(For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.”Psalms 84:11“For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.”Romans 8:28“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”Jeremiah 45:5“And seekest thou great things for thyself? seek them not: for, behold, I will bring evil upon all flesh, saith the LORD: but thy life will I give unto thee for a prey in all places whither thou goest.”Romans 5:3“And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;”Psalms 112:3“Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.”Luke 3:14“And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, And what shall we do? And he said unto them, Do violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely; and be content with your wages.”Exodus 2:21“And Moses was content to dwell with the man: and he gave Moses Zipporah his daughter.”Proverbs 8:18“Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness.”
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