Bible Verses About "What Is Contentment in the Bible"
Contentment in the Bible is the Spirit-produced satisfaction of resting in God's provision and sovereign care, regardless of circumstances, possessions, or status.
Contentment in the Bible is the Spirit-produced satisfaction of resting in God's provision and sovereign care, regardless of circumstances, possessions, or status.
"Not that I speak in respect of want: for 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: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." — Philippians 4:11-13 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Is Contentment in the Bible?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"Not that I speak in respect of want: for 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: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me."
"But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and raiment let us be therewith content."
"Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee."
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