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Berean Standard Bible

“But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with these.”

1 Timothy 6:8

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In 1 Timothy 6 Paul warns against false teachers who think godliness is a means of financial gain. He says that godliness with contentment is great gain, since we brought nothing into the world and can take nothing out.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with these.

World English Bible (WEB)

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

King James Version (KJV)

And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.

American Standard Version (ASV)

but having food and covering we shall be therewith content.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But if we have food and a roof over us, let that be enough.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

but having food and raiment -- with these we shall suffice ourselves;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Así que, teniendo sustento y con qué cubrirnos, seamos contentos con esto.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Así que, mientras tengamos ropa y comida, debemos estar contentos.

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