1 Timothy 6:6
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6 Of course, there is great gain in godliness combined with contentment,(A)
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Hebrews 13:5
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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)
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1 Timothy 6:8
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8 but if we have food and clothing, we will be content with these.
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1 Timothy 4:8
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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)
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Proverbs 16:8
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8 Better is a little with righteousness
than large income with injustice.
Philippians 4:11-13
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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)
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Philippians 1:21
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21 For to me, living is Christ and dying is gain.
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Luke 12:31-32
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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)
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- 12.31 Other ancient authorities read God’s
Psalm 37:16
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16 Better is a little that the righteous person has
than the abundance of many wicked.(A)
Matthew 6:32-33
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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)
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Proverbs 15:16
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16 Better is a little with the fear of the Lord
than great treasure and trouble with it.(A)
Romans 8:28
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28 We know that all things work together[a] for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.(A)
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- 8.28 Other ancient authorities read God makes all things work together or in all things God works
Romans 5:3-5
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3 And not only that, but we[a] also boast in our afflictions, knowing that affliction produces endurance,(A) 4 and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, 5 and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.(B)
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- 5.3 Or let us
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