But (A)godliness (B)with contentment is great gain, for (C)we brought nothing into the world, and[a] we cannot take anything out of the world. But (D)if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content.

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  1. 1 Timothy 6:7 Greek for; some manuscripts insert [it is] certain [that]

(A)But godliness actually is a means of (B)great gain when accompanied by (C)contentment. For (D)we have brought nothing into the world, so we cannot take anything out of it, either. If we (E)have food and [a]covering, with these we shall be content.

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  1. 1 Timothy 6:8 I.e., any covering for protection, mainly clothing

But godliness with contentment is a great gain.(A)

For we brought nothing into the world,
and[a] we can take nothing out.(B)
But if we have food and clothing,[b]
we will be content with these.

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  1. 1 Timothy 6:7 Other mss add it is clear that
  2. 1 Timothy 6:8 Or food and shelter