What Does the Bible Say About Being Content In All Circumstances?

Philippians 4:11-12 ESV / 20 helpful votes

Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need.

Hebrews 13:5 ESV / 15 helpful votes

Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”

Philippians 4:11 ESV / 13 helpful votes

Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content.

Proverbs 15:13 ESV / 12 helpful votes

A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but by sorrow of heart the spirit is crushed.

1 Timothy 6:6 ESV / 11 helpful votes

But godliness with contentment is great gain,

John 14:27 ESV / 11 helpful votes

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.

Philippians 4:11-13 ESV / 9 helpful votes

Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

1 Thessalonians 5:18 ESV / 8 helpful votes

Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

Psalm 23:1-6 ESV / 7 helpful votes

A Psalm of David. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. ...

John 3:16 ESV / 6 helpful votes

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

Matthew 6:33 ESV / 6 helpful votes

But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

Ecclesiastes 7:14 ESV / 6 helpful votes

In the day of prosperity be joyful, and in the day of adversity consider: God has made the one as well as the other, so that man may not find out anything that will be after him.

Philippians 2:14 ESV / 5 helpful votes

Do all things without grumbling or disputing,

Romans 8:28 ESV / 5 helpful votes

And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.

John 16:22 ESV / 5 helpful votes

So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.

Proverbs 3:13 ESV / 5 helpful votes

Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding,

Job 36:11 ESV / 5 helpful votes

If they listen and serve him, they complete their days in prosperity, and their years in pleasantness.

Colossians 3:15 ESV / 4 helpful votes

And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.

Luke 3:14 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Soldiers also asked him, “And we, what shall we do?” And he said to them, “Do not extort money from anyone by threats or by false accusation, and be content with your wages.”

Ecclesiastes 2:10-11 ESV / 4 helpful votes

And whatever my eyes desired I did not keep from them. I kept my heart from no pleasure, for my heart found pleasure in all my toil, and this was my reward for all my toil. Then I considered all that my hands had done and the toil I had expended in doing it, and behold, all was vanity and a striving after wind, and there was nothing to be gained under the sun.

Proverbs 17:22 ESV / 4 helpful votes

A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

Proverbs 15:30 ESV / 4 helpful votes

The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, and good news refreshes the bones.

Proverbs 15:15 ESV / 4 helpful votes

All the days of the afflicted are evil, but the cheerful of heart has a continual feast.

Proverbs 14:30 ESV / 4 helpful votes

A tranquil heart gives life to the flesh, but envy makes the bones rot.

Psalm 23:1 ESV / 4 helpful votes

A Psalm of David. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

1 Timothy 6:8 ESV / 3 helpful votes

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

Philippians 4:12 ESV / 3 helpful votes

I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need.

Philippians 4:1-23 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved. I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord. Yes, I ask you also, true companion, help these women, who have labored side by side with me in the gospel together with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life. Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; ...

2 Corinthians 9:7 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

2 Corinthians 6:10 ESV / 3 helpful votes

As sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, yet possessing everything.

Romans 10:13 ESV / 3 helpful votes

For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”

Acts 2:1-47 ESV / 3 helpful votes

When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance. Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men from every nation under heaven. ...

Matthew 10:28 ESV / 3 helpful votes

And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell.

Ecclesiastes 3:12 ESV / 3 helpful votes

I perceived that there is nothing better for them than to be joyful and to do good as long as they live;

Proverbs 16:20 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Whoever gives thought to the word will discover good, and blessed is he who trusts in the Lord.

Proverbs 3:14 ESV / 3 helpful votes

For the gain from her is better than gain from silver and her profit better than gold.

Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.

Psalm 68:3 ESV / 3 helpful votes

But the righteous shall be glad; they shall exult before God; they shall be jubilant with joy!

Joshua 1:9 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

1 John 1:9 ESV / 2 helpful votes

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

1 Peter 1:1-25 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who are elect exiles of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and for sprinkling with his blood: May grace and peace be multiplied to you. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who by God's power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. ...

James 5:13 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise.

James 1:17 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.

Hebrews 5:8 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Although he was a son, he learned obedience through what he suffered.

1 Timothy 6:6-7 ESV / 2 helpful votes

But godliness with contentment is great gain, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world.

Philippians 4:6 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

Philippians 4:6-7 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 3:3 ESV / 2 helpful votes

For we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh—

Ephesians 5:20 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,

1 Corinthians 4:11 ESV / 2 helpful votes

To the present hour we hunger and thirst, we are poorly dressed and buffeted and homeless,

Romans 12:8 ESV / 2 helpful votes

The one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.

Romans 8:1-39 ESV / 2 helpful votes

There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death. For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do. By sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin, he condemned sin in the flesh, in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. ...

Romans 6:23 ESV / 2 helpful votes

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

John 16:33 ESV / 2 helpful votes

I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”

John 14:1 ESV / 2 helpful votes

“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me.

John 3:16-17 ESV / 2 helpful votes

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.

Matthew 22:37-39 ESV / 2 helpful votes

And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself.

Psalm 118:1-18 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever! Let Israel say, “His steadfast love endures forever.” Let the house of Aaron say, “His steadfast love endures forever.” Let those who fear the Lord say, “His steadfast love endures forever.” Out of my distress I called on the Lord; the Lord answered me and set me free. ...

58 Bible Verses about Being Content In All Circumstances

Philippians 4:11-12 ESV / 20 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Hebrews 13:5 ESV / 15 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

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Proverbs 15:13 ESV / 12 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

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John 14:27 ESV / 11 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Philippians 4:11-13 ESV / 9 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

1 Thessalonians 5:18 ESV / 8 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Psalm 23:1-6 ESV / 7 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

John 3:16 ESV / 6 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Matthew 6:33 ESV / 6 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Ecclesiastes 7:14 ESV / 6 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Philippians 2:14 ESV / 5 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Romans 8:28 ESV / 5 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

John 16:22 ESV / 5 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Proverbs 3:13 ESV / 5 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Job 36:11 ESV / 5 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Colossians 3:15 ESV / 4 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Luke 3:14 ESV / 4 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Ecclesiastes 2:10-11 ESV / 4 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Proverbs 17:22 ESV / 4 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Proverbs 15:30 ESV / 4 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

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Psalm 23:1 ESV / 4 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

1 Timothy 6:8 ESV / 3 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Philippians 4:12 ESV / 3 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Philippians 4:1-23 ESV / 3 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

2 Corinthians 9:7 ESV / 3 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

2 Corinthians 6:10 ESV / 3 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Romans 10:13 ESV / 3 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Acts 2:1-47 ESV / 3 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Matthew 10:28 ESV / 3 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Ecclesiastes 3:12 ESV / 3 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Proverbs 16:20 ESV / 3 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Proverbs 3:14 ESV / 3 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV / 3 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Psalm 68:3 ESV / 3 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Joshua 1:9 ESV / 3 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

1 John 1:9 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

1 Peter 1:1-25 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

James 5:13 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

James 1:17 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Hebrews 5:8 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

1 Timothy 6:6-7 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Philippians 4:6 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Philippians 4:6-7 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Philippians 3:3 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Ephesians 5:20 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

1 Corinthians 4:11 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Romans 12:8 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Romans 8:1-39 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Romans 6:23 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

John 16:33 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

John 14:1 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

John 3:16-17 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Matthew 22:37-39 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Psalm 118:1-18 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

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