Bible Verses About "What Does the Bible Say About Contentment"
True contentment comes not from circumstances but from trusting in God's sufficiency and finding satisfaction in Christ alone.
True contentment comes not from circumstances but from trusting in God's sufficiency and finding satisfaction in Christ alone.
"I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound." — Philippians 4:11-12 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Does the Bible Say About Contentment?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound."
"But godliness with contentment is great gain."
"Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have."
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