Prior Book | Prior Chapter | Prior Verse | Next Verse | Next Chapter | Next Book | Viewing NASB and Amplified 2015 | |
NASB | Hebrews 13:5 Make sure that your character is free from the love of money, being content with what you have; for He Himself has said, "I WILL NEVER DESERT YOU, NOR WILL I EVER FORSAKE YOU," |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Hebrews 13:5 Let your character [your moral essence, your inner nature] be free from the love of money [shun greed--be financially ethical], being content with what you have; for He has said, "I WILL NEVER [under any circumstances] DESERT YOU [nor give you up nor leave you without support, nor will I in any degree leave you helpless], NOR WILL I FORSAKE or LET YOU DOWN or RELAX MY HOLD ON YOU [assuredly not]!" [Josh 1:5] |
Bible Question: Is there a passage in the bible thats says about the greediness of people. or having no satisfaction. |
Bible Answer: Greetings St. Julien, Here are a few scriptures on greed: Prov 1:19 - greed takes away life Prov 21:26 - the wicked covet but the righteous give Prov 22:16 - Greed leads to loss Ecc 5:10 - Where there is greed there is vanity Isa 57:17 - Because of their greed God was angry Matt 6:21 - where your treasure is.. Matt 16:26 - what does a man profit.... Mark 7:21-23 - Out of the heart proceed ...greed...and defile man Luke 12:15 - Be on your guard for greed Eph 5:3,5 - no greedy man shall inherit the kingdom Rom 13:9 - Thall shall not covet..(covetousness is greediness) 1John 2:15 - Love not the world nor things in the world... CONTENTMENT: 1Tit 6:6 - godliness with contentment is great gain... Heb 13:15 - Be content with such things as you have... Ps 37:7 - Rest in the Lord and wait paatiently for Him, fret not... Gal 5:26 - Let us not be desirous (Be content) These are just a few but I hope they help. prayon |