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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•  (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 all things, having promise of life that is now and of that which is to come. (1 Tim. 4:8)
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Psa. 37:16•  (Psa. 37:16)
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Psa. 84:11•  (Psa. 84:11)
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Prov. 3:13‑18•  (Prov. 3:13‑18)
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Prov. 8:18‑21•  (Prov. 8:18‑21)
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Prov. 15:16•  (Prov. 15:16)
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Prov. 16:8•  (Prov. 16:8)
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Matt. 6:32‑33• 32For all these things the Gentiles seek after; for your heavenly Father knoweth 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 to you. (Matt. 6:32‑33)
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Luke 12:31‑32• 31but seek his kingdom; and [all] these things shall be added unto you.
 32{i}Fear not, little flock, for it has been the good pleasure of your Father to give you the kingdom.{/i} (Luke 12:31‑32)
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Rom. 5:3‑5• 3And not only [so], but we also boast in tribulations, knowing that tribulation worketh out endurance;
 4and endurance proof, and proof hope:
 5and hope maketh not ashamed, because the love of God is poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit that was 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 that love God, to those that are called according to purpose. (Rom. 8:28)
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2 Cor. 4:17‑18• 17For the momentary lightness of our affliction worketh out for us in surpassing measure an eternal weight of glory:
 18while we have the eye not on the things that are seen, but on those not seen, for the things seen [are] temporary, but those 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 dissolved, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, everlasting in the heavens. (2 Cor. 5:1)
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Phil. 1:21• 21For to me to live [is] Christ, and to die gain; (Phil. 1:21)
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Heb. 13:5• 5Free from love of money [be] your course of life, satisfied with present things, for he hath said, I will not leave thee, neither will I in any wise forsake thee: (Heb. 13:5)
contentment.
1 Tim. 6:8• 8But having food and covering we shall be therewith satisfied. (1 Tim. 6:8)
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Ex. 2:21•  (Ex. 2:21)
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Luke 3:14• 14{i}And the soldiers also{/i} asked him, saying, And we, what should we do? And he said to them, Oppress no one, nor accuse falsely; and be content with your pay. (Luke 3:14)
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Phil. 4:11‑13• 11Not that I speak in regard to want; for I learned in the circumstances in which I am to find competence.
 12I know also to be abased, I know also to abound. In everything and in all things I am initiated both to be filled and to hunger, both to abound and to be in want.
 13In all things I am strong in him that empowereth me. (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.