1 Timothy 6:6 bbe — But true faith, with peace of mind, is of great profit:

Bible in Basic English

"But true faith, with peace of mind, is of great profit:"

— 1 Timothy 6:6, Bible in Basic English

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1 Timothy 6 — Context

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If any man gives different teaching, not in agreement with the true words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and with the teaching which is in agreement with true religion,

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He has an over-high opinion of himself; being without knowledge, having only an unhealthy love of questionings and wars of words, from which come envy, fighting, cruel words, evil thoughts,

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Bitter talk of men who, being evil in mind and dead to what is true, take the faith to be a way of making profit.

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But true faith, with peace of mind, is of great profit:

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For we came into the world with nothing, and we are not able to take anything out;

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But if we have food and a roof over us, let that be enough.

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But those who have a desire for wealth are falling into danger, and are taken as in a net by a number of foolish and damaging desires, through which men are overtaken by death and destruction.

1 Timothy 6:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Timothy 6:6 say?
1 Timothy 6:6 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But true faith, with peace of mind, is of great profit:”
Where is 1 Timothy 6:6 in the Bible?
1 Timothy 6:6 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Timothy, chapter 6, verse 6.
Who wrote 1 Timothy?
1 Timothy is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 62–66.
What is the book of 1 Timothy about?
The first of the "Pastoral Epistles" — Paul's how-to for the young pastor Timothy at Ephesus. He addresses false teachers, qualifications for elders and deacons, the role of men and women in worship, the use of money, and the steady call of gospel ministry.
What are the major themes of 1 Timothy?
1 Timothy explores themes including Sound Doctrine, Pastoral Care, Church Order, Godliness, Contentment. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Timothy 6:6.
What translation should I read 1 Timothy 6:6 in?
1 Timothy 6:6 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Timothy 6:6?
1 Timothy 6:6 reads (BBE): “But true faith, with peace of mind, is of great profit:” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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