⁵ Keep your lives free from the love of money^(A) and be content with what you have,^(B) because God has said,

⁶ So we say with confidence,

⁶ But godliness with contentment^(A) is great gain.^{(B) 7} For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it.^{(C) 8} But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.^(D)

¹² I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry,^(A) whether living in plenty or in want.^{(B) 13} I can do all this through him who gives me strength.^(C)