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Read Full Chapter (1 Timothy 6) 1 Timothy 6:7-8 KJV
"For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry no thing out. And having food and raiment let us be therewith content."
1 Timothy 6:7-8 in Context (Verses 4–11 KJV)
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He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,
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Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.
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But godliness with contentment is great gain.
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For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
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And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.
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But 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.
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For 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.
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But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.