1 Timothy · Chapter 6 · Gratitude
1 Timothy 6:6 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context
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WEB · World English Bible
"But godliness with contentment is great gain."
KJV · King James Version
"But1161 godliness2150 with3326 contentment841 is2076 great3173 gain4200."
In context
1 Timothy 6:6 in 1 Timothy 6
A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is 1 Timothy 6:6 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of 1 Timothy 6. Read the full chapter →
- v.4 he is conceited, knowing nothing, but obsessed with arguments, disputes, and word battles, from which come envy, strife, insulting, evil suspicions,
- v.5 constant friction of people of corrupt minds and destitute of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain. Withdraw yourself from such.
- v.6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.
- v.7 For we brought nothing into the world, and we certainly can’t carry anything out.
- v.8 But having food and clothing, we will be content with that.
Book background
About the Book of 1 Timothy
- Testament
- New Testament
- Genre
- Pauline epistle
- Author
- Paul
- Date written
- c. 62–64 AD
- Audience
- Timothy, Paul's young protégé pastoring at Ephesus
- Chapters
- 6
1 Timothy is a pastoral handbook — instructions on confronting false teaching, qualifications for elders and deacons, the conduct of public worship, the care of widows, and personal holiness for a young pastor. Its declaration that "godliness with contentment is great gain" (6:6) defines Paul's spiritual economy.
Setting: A pastoral letter on leading a healthy church.
Key themes: leadership · sound doctrine · worship · church order · godliness
Frequently asked
FAQ about 1 Timothy 6:6
What does 1 Timothy 6:6 say?
1 Timothy 6:6 reads: "But godliness with contentment is great gain." — from the New Testament, 1 Timothy (Pauline epistle). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.
What book of the Bible is 1 Timothy 6:6 in?
1 Timothy 6:6 is in the book of 1 Timothy, traditionally attributed to Paul and written around c. 62–64 AD. 1 Timothy is pauline epistle in the New Testament, originally addressed to Timothy, Paul's young protégé pastoring at Ephesus. Best known for qualifications for church leaders and "godliness with contentment is great gain".
What is 1 Timothy 6:6 about?
1 Timothy 6:6 is primarily a Bible verse about Gratitude. Within 1 Timothy, 1 Timothy is a pastoral handbook — instructions on confronting false teaching, qualifications for elders and deacons, the conduct of public worship, the care of widows, and personal holiness for a young pastor. Read the full passage above with surrounding context.
What is the difference between 1 Timothy 6:6 in WEB and KJV?
1 Timothy 6:6 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "But godliness with contentment is great gain.". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "But1161 godliness2150 with3326 contentment841 is2076 great3173 gain4200.". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.
How long is 1 Timothy 6:6?
1 Timothy 6:6 is 7 words in the WEB translation (45 characters), broken into 1 clause. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 3 seconds.
How can I memorise 1 Timothy 6:6?
To memorise 1 Timothy 6:6, split it into its 1 natural clause and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.
Why does 1 Timothy 6:6 matter in 1 Timothy?
1 Timothy is a pastoral handbook — instructions on confronting false teaching, qualifications for elders and deacons, the conduct of public worship, the care of widows, and personal holiness for a young pastor. Its declaration that "godliness with contentment is great gain" (6:6) defines Paul's spiritual economy. 1 Timothy 6:6 sits within this larger story — 1 Timothy as a whole emphasises leadership, sound doctrine, worship.
How can I apply 1 Timothy 6:6 today?
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