Bible Verses about “contentment”
The Bible contains 20 verses about contentment across both Old and New Testaments. These scriptures offer guidance and inspiration for your spiritual journey.
“‹But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.›”
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
“[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.”
“¶ But as God hath distributed to every man, as the Lord hath called every one, so let him walk. And so ordain I in all churches.”
“¶ ‹Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?›”
“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.”
“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”
“Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.”
“And he said unto them, ‹Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.›”
“Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring [it] to pass.”
“Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.”
“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.”
“Thou wilt keep [him] in perfect peace, [whose] mind [is] stayed [on thee]: because he trusteth in thee.”
“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.”
“¶ But godliness with contentment is great gain.”
“Trust in the LORD, and do good; [so] shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.”
“And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.”
“Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, [therewith] to be content.”
“For we brought nothing into [this] world, [and it is] certain we can carry nothing out.”
“But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.”