Philippians 4:11-14
Holman Christian Standard Bible
11 I don’t say this out of need, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. 12 I know both how to have a little, and I know how to have a lot.(A) In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being content—whether well fed or hungry, whether in abundance or in need. 13 I am able to do all things through Him[a] who strengthens me.(B) 14 Still, you did well by sharing with me in my hardship.
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- Philippians 4:13 Other mss read Christ
1 Timothy 6:6-15
Holman Christian Standard Bible
6 But godliness with contentment is a great gain.(A)
7 For we brought nothing into the world,
and[a] we can take nothing out.(B)
8 But if we have food and clothing,[b]
we will be content with these.
9 But those who want to be rich fall into temptation, a trap, and many foolish and harmful desires, which plunge people into ruin and destruction. 10 For the love of money is a root[c] of all kinds of evil, and by craving it, some have wandered away from the faith(C) and pierced themselves with many pains.
Fight the Good Fight
11 But you, man of God, run from these things,
and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith,
love,(D) endurance,(E) and gentleness.
12 Fight the good fight(F) for the faith;
take hold of eternal life(G)
that you were called to
and have made a good confession about
in the presence of many witnesses.
13 In the presence of God, who gives life to all,(H) and of Christ Jesus, who gave a good confession before Pontius Pilate,(I) I charge you 14 to keep the command without fault or failure until the appearing(J) of our Lord(K) Jesus Christ. 15 God will bring this about in His own time.(L) He is
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- 1 Timothy 6:7 Other mss add it is clear that
- 1 Timothy 6:8 Or food and shelter
- 1 Timothy 6:10 Or is the root
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