1 Timothy 6:6 net — Now godliness combined with contentment brings great profit.

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"Now godliness combined with contentment brings great profit."

— 1 Timothy 6:6, NET Bible

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1 Timothy 6 — Context

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If someone spreads false teachings and does not agree with sound words(that is, those of our Lord Jesus Christ) and with the teaching that accords with godliness,

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he is conceited and understands nothing, but has an unhealthy interest in controversies and verbal disputes. This gives rise to envy, dissension, slanders, evil suspicions,

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and constant bickering by people corrupted in their minds and deprived of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a way of making a profit.

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Now godliness combined with contentment brings great profit.

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For we have brought nothing into this world and so we cannot take a single thing out either.

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But if we have food and shelter, we will be satisfied with that.

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Those who long to be rich, however, stumble into temptation and a trap and many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin 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 NET Bible reads: “Now godliness combined with contentment brings 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 (NET): “Now godliness combined with contentment brings 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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