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1 Timothy 6

1 Tim. 6:6 KJV (With Strong’s)

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But
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
godliness
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
eusebeia (Greek #2150)
piety; specially, the gospel scheme
KJV usage: godliness, holiness.
Pronounce: yoo-seb'-i-ah
Origin: from 2152
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meta (Greek #3326)
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with which it is joined; occupying an intermediate position between 575 or 1537 and 1519 or 4314; less intimate than 1722 and less close than 4862)
KJV usage: after(-ward), X that he again, against, among, X and, + follow, hence, hereafter, in, of, (up-)on, + our, X and setting, since, (un-)to, + together, when, with (+ -out). Often used in composition, in substantially the same relations of participation or proximity, and transfer or sequence.
Pronounce: met-ah'
Origin: a primary preposition (often used adverbially)
contentment
autarkeia (Greek #841)
self-satisfaction, i.e. (abstractly) contentedness, or (concretely) a competence
KJV usage: contentment, sufficiency.
Pronounce: ow-tar'-ki-ah
Origin: from 842
is
esti (Greek #2076)
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
KJV usage: are, be(-long), call, X can(-not), come, consisteth, X dure for a while, + follow, X have, (that) is (to say), make, meaneth, X must needs, + profit, + remaineth, + wrestle.
Pronounce: es-tee'
Origin: third person singular present indicative of 1510
great
megas (Greek #3173)
big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
KJV usage: (+ fear) exceedingly, great(-est), high, large, loud, mighty, + (be) sore (afraid), strong, X to years.
Pronounce: meg'-as
Origin: (including the prolonged forms, feminine μεγάλη, plural μεγάλοι, etc.; compare also 3176, 3187)
gain
porismos (Greek #4200)
furnishing (procuring), i.e. (by implication) money-getting (acquisition)
KJV usage: gain.
Pronounce: por-is-mos'
Origin: from a derivative of πόρος (a way, i.e. means)
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Prov. 15:16• 16Better is little with the fear of Jehovah than great store and disquietude therewith. (Prov. 15:16)

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godliness.
1 Tim. 4:8• 8for bodily exercise is profitable for a little, but piety is profitable for everything, having promise of life, of the present one, and of that to come. (1 Tim. 4:8)
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Psa. 37:16• 16The little that the righteous hath is better than the abundance of many wicked; (Psa. 37:16)
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Psa. 84:11• 11For Jehovah Elohim is a sun and shield: Jehovah will give grace and glory; no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly. (Psa. 84:11)
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Prov. 3:13‑18• 13Blessed is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
 14For the gain thereof is better than the gain of silver, and her revenue than fine gold.
 15She is more precious than rubies; and all the things thou canst desire are not equal unto her.
 16Length of days is in her right hand; in her left hand riches and honour.
 17Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
 18She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her; and happy is he that retaineth her. (Prov. 3:13‑18)
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Prov. 8:18‑21• 18Riches and honour are with me; durable wealth and righteousness.
 19My fruit is better than fine gold, yea, than pure gold; and my revenue than choice silver.
 20I walk in the path of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment:
 21that I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasuries. (Prov. 8:18‑21)
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Prov. 15:16• 16Better is little with the fear of Jehovah than great store and disquietude therewith. (Prov. 15:16)
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Prov. 16:8• 8Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues without right. (Prov. 16:8)
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Matt. 6:32‑33• 32for all these things the nations seek after; for your heavenly Father knows that ye have need of all these things.
 33But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you. (Matt. 6:32‑33)
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Luke 12:31‑32• 31but seek his kingdom, and all these things shall be added to you.
 32Fear not, little flock, for it has been the good pleasure of your Father to give you the kingdom. (Luke 12:31‑32)
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Rom. 5:3‑5• 3And not only that, but we also boast in tribulations, knowing that tribulation works endurance;
 4and endurance, experience; and experience, hope;
 5and hope does not make ashamed, because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Spirit which has been given to us: (Rom. 5:3‑5)
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Rom. 8:28• 28But we *do* know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to purpose. (Rom. 8:28)
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2 Cor. 4:17‑18• 17For our momentary and light affliction works for us in surpassing measure an eternal weight of glory;
 18while we look not at the things that are seen, but at the things that are not seen; for the things that are seen are for a time, but those that are not seen eternal. (2 Cor. 4:17‑18)
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2 Cor. 5:1• 1For we know that if our earthly tabernacle house be destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. (2 Cor. 5:1)
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Phil. 1:21• 21For for me to live is Christ, and to die gain; (Phil. 1:21)
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Heb. 13:5• 5Let your conversation be without love of money, satisfied with your present circumstances; for *he* has said, I will not leave thee, neither will I forsake thee. (Heb. 13:5)
contentment.
1 Tim. 6:8• 8But having sustenance and covering, we will be content with these. (1 Tim. 6:8)
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Ex. 2:21• 21And Moses consented to remain with the man; and he gave Moses Zipporah his daughter. (Ex. 2:21)
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Luke 3:14• 14And persons engaged in military service also asked him saying, And we, what should we do? And he said to them, Oppress no one, nor accuse falsely, and be satisfied with your pay. (Luke 3:14)
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Phil. 4:11‑13• 11Not that I speak as regards privation, for as to me *I* have learnt in those circumstances in which I am, to be satisfied in myself.
 12I know both how to be abased and I know how to abound. In everything and in all things I am initiated both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer privation.
 13I have strength for all things in him that gives me power. (Phil. 4:11‑13)
• "Piety " cherishes confidence in Him, and looks up to Him habitually as One who does not and cannot fail in His gracious consideration of every need, difficulty, and danger, all naked and laid bare to His eyes with whom we have to do. With piety "contentment "* is the fruit of knowing His love and assurance of His will as good, acceptable, and perfect. (“On 1 Timothy 6:6-8” by W. Kelly)
• Not only that piety is gain, but when accompanied with contentment that trusts God, it is great gain. (“Warnings Against Pride of the Flesh and Instruction in Piety: 1 Timothy 6” by H. Smith)

J. N. Darby Translation

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But piety with contentment *is* great gain.

W. Kelly Translation

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But piety with contentment is great gain.