8But having sustenance and covering, we will be content with these.


In Context

5 constant quarrellings of men corrupted in mind and destitute of the truth, holding gain to be the end of piety.

6 But piety with contentment is great gain.

7 For we have brought nothing into the world: it is manifest that neither can we carry anything out.

8 But having sustenance and covering, we will be content with these.

9 But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and many unwise and hurtful lusts, which plunge men into destruction and ruin.

10 For the love of money is the root of every evil; which some having aspired after, have wandered from the faith, and pierced themselves with many sorrows.

1 Timothy 6:8 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

6:8And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

6:8But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

6:8but having food and covering we shall be therewith content.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

6:8But having food, and wherewith to be covered, with these we are content.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

6:8but having food and covering we shall be therewith content.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

6:8And having food and raiment, with these let us be content.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

6:8But having food and clothing, we will be content with that.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

6:8but having food and raiment — with these we shall suffice ourselves;

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

6:8And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.