Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Timothy 6:8
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8. And — Greek, "But." In contrast to the greedy gain-seekers ( :- ). having —so long as we have food. (The Greek expresses "food sufficient in each case for our continually recurring wants" [ALFORD]). It is implied that we, as believers, shall have this ( :- ). raiment — Greek, "covering"; according to some including a roof to cover us, that is, a dwelling, as well as clothing. let us be therewith content —literally, "we shall be sufficiently provided"; "we shall be sufficed" [ALFORD]. return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-9" class="com-number"
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