1 Timothy 6:6-8
New American Standard Bible
6 (A)But godliness actually is a means of (B)great gain when accompanied by (C)contentment. 7 For (D)we have brought nothing into the world, so we cannot take anything out of it, either. 8 If we (E)have food and [a]covering, with these we shall be content.
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- 1 Timothy 6:8 I.e., any covering for protection, mainly clothing
1 Timothy 6:6-8
Contemporary English Version
6 And religion does make your life rich, by making you content with what you have. 7 We didn't bring anything into this world, and we won't[a] take anything with us when we leave. 8 So we should be satisfied just to have food and clothes.
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- 6.7 we won't: Some manuscripts have “we surely won't.”
1 Timothy 6:6-8
The Message
6-8 A devout life does bring wealth, but it’s the rich simplicity of being yourself before God. Since we entered the world penniless and will leave it penniless, if we have bread on the table and shoes on our feet, that’s enough.
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