⁶ Of course, there is great gain in godliness combined with contentment,^(A)

⁵ Keep your lives free from the love of money, and be content with what you have, for he himself has said, “I will never leave you or forsake you.”^(A)

⁸ but if we have food and clothing, we will be content with these.

¹¹ Not that I am referring to being in need, for I have learned to be content with whatever I have.^{(A) 12} I know what it is to have little, and I know what it is to have plenty. In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being well-fed and of going hungry, of having plenty and of being in need.^{(B) 13} I can do all things through him who strengthens me.^(C)

⁸ for, while physical training is of some value, godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.^(A)

²¹ For to me, living is Christ and dying is gain.

³¹ Instead, seek his^[a] kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well.

³² “Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.^(A)

³² For it is the gentiles who seek all these things, and indeed your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. ³³ But seek first the kingdom of God^[a] and his^[b] righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.^(A)