1 Timothy
King James Version (KJV)
1 Timothy 6:8
“And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.”
King James Version (KJV)
1 Timothy 6:8 Context
5Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself. 6But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. 8And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. 9But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. 10For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. 11But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
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Other Translations
And hauing food and raiment let vs be therewith content.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
If we have food and covering, with these we shall be content.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
but having food and covering we shall be therewith content.
- American Standard Version (1901)
But if we have food and a roof over us, let that be enough.
- Basic English Bible
But having sustenance and covering, we will be content with these.
- Darby Bible
And having food and raiment, with these let us be content.
- Webster's Bible
and if we have food and clothing, with these we will be satisfied.
- Weymouth Bible
But having food and clothing, we will be content with that.
- World English Bible
But we hauynge foodis, and with what thingus we schulen be hilid, be we paied with these thingis.
- Wycliffe Bible
but having food and raiment -- with these we shall suffice ourselves;
- Youngs Literal Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
If we have food and covering, with these we shall be content.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
but having food and covering we shall be therewith content.
- American Standard Version (1901)
But if we have food and a roof over us, let that be enough.
- Basic English Bible
But having sustenance and covering, we will be content with these.
- Darby Bible
And having food and raiment, with these let us be content.
- Webster's Bible
and if we have food and clothing, with these we will be satisfied.
- Weymouth Bible
But having food and clothing, we will be content with that.
- World English Bible
But we hauynge foodis, and with what thingus we schulen be hilid, be we paied with these thingis.
- Wycliffe Bible
but having food and raiment -- with these we shall suffice ourselves;
- Youngs Literal Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for 1 Timothy 6:8
6:8 Covering - That is, raiment and an house to cover us. This is all that a Christian needs, and all that his religion allows him to desire.
People's Bible Notes for 1 Timothy 6:8
1Ti 6:8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. Having the necessities of life let us be content without piling up wealth.