What does the Bible say about contentment?

Last updated Jul 15, 2026

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Contentment appears in Paul’s letter to the Philippians, in 1 Timothy, and in the writer to the Hebrews.

In Philippians 4:11-12:

11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. 12 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.

In 1 Timothy 6:6:

6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.

In Hebrews 13:5:

5 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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