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profit, profitable

Definition

In general, the term "profit" refers to something good that is gained. Something is "profitable" to someone if it brings them good things or if it helps them bring about good things for other people.

• More specifically, the term "profit" often refers to money that is gained from doing business. A business is "profitable" if it gains more money than it spends.
• The Bible speaks against trying to get too much profit by charging more money than is necessary.
• 2 Timothy 3:16 says that all Scripture is "profitable" for correcting and training people in righteousness. This means that the Bible's teachings are helpful and useful for teaching people to live according to God's will.
• I Corinthians 10:23 says that all things for Christians are lawful, but not all things are "profitable" for them. This means that something may be permitted, but it may not be helpful in influencing the Christian to live in a way that pleases God.

Translation Suggestions

• Depending on the context, the term "profit" could also be translated as "benefit" or "help" or "gain."
• The term "profitable" could be translated as "useful" or "beneficial" or "helpful."
• To "profit from" something could be translated as "benefit from" or "gain money from" or "receive help from."
• In the context of a business, "profit" could be translated with a word or phrase that means, "money gained" or "surplus of money" or "extra money."