提摩太前書 6:6-7 CUNPTS

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 6:6-21

The contrast . There is no more effectual way of bringing out the peculiar beauties and excellences of any system or character than by contrasting with it the opposite system or character. Let us do this in regard to the two characters which are here brought before us, and the uses of money by them respectively. I. THE MONEY - LOVER . The love of money sits at the helm of his inner man. It is the spring of all his thoughts, desires, and actions. Observe what is his ruling... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 6:7

The for this , A.V.; for neither can we for and it is certain we can , A.V. and T.R.; anything for nothing , A.V. For neither , etc. The omission of δῆλον in the R.T., though justified by many of the best manuscripts, makes it difficult to construe the sentence, unless, with Buttman, we consider ὅτι as elliptical for δῆλον ὅτι , The R.V. "for neither" seems to imply that the truth, "neither can we carry anything out," is a consequence of the previous truth... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Timothy 6:6

But godliness - Piety; religion. The meaning is, that real religion should be regarded as the greatest and most valuable acquisition. “With contentment.” This word, as now used, refers to a state of mind; a calm and satisfied feeling; a freedom from murmuring and complaining. The idea is, that “piety, connected with a contented mind - or a mind acquiescing in the allotments of life - is to be regarded as the real gain.” Tyndale gives substantially the same interpretation: “Godliness is great... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Timothy 6:7

For we brought nothing into this world ... - A sentiment very similar to this occurs in Job 1:21 - and it would seem probable that the apostle had that passage in his eye; see the notes on that passage. Numerous expressions of this kind occur in the classic writers; see Wetstein, in loc., and Pricaeus, in loc. in the Critici Sacri. Of the truth of what is here said, there can be nothing more obvious. It is apparent to all. We bring no property with us into the world - no clothing, no jewels, no... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Timothy 6:6-10

1 Timothy 6:6-10. But godliness The genuine fear and love of God, and obedience to his will; with contentment The inseparable companion of vital piety; is great gain Brings unspeakable profit in time as well as in eternity, and indeed is the only true abiding gain; for all other gain is perishing. For we brought nothing into this world But were thrown naked upon the indulgent provision which our gracious Creator has been pleased to make for us; and it is certain Whatever treasures... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 6:3-16

Trouble-makers and God’s servant (6:3-16)The teaching of the false teachers differs from that of Christ, and their conduct likewise differs. Their kind of teaching arises out of pride and creates argument, which in turn leads to suspicious thoughts and insulting talk about others. Paul knows that their real reason for setting themselves up as Christian teachers is to become rich (3-5).Christianity does make a person rich, but not in the way the false teachers think. Christians are rich when... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Timothy 6:6

with . Greek. meta . App-104 . contentment . Greek. autarkeia . See 2 Corinthians 9:8 - Compare Philippians 1:4 , Philippians 1:11 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Timothy 6:7

nothing. Greek. oudeis . into. App-104 . world. App-129 . and it is certain. Read "neither" (Greek. oude) . This makes with the second ouden a double negative. certain. The texts omit. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Timothy 6:7

for we brought nothing into the world, for neither can we carry anything out;"There are no pockets in shrouds" is one of the oldest proverbs; and Paul, by these stern words, warns against the temptation to make any kind of worldly gain the sum and all of one's life. "A man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he hath," said the Saviour (Luke 12:15). read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Timothy 6:6

1 Timothy 6:6. But godliness with contentment, &c.— Piety, indeed, with contentment, is great riches. Heylin. This is a most pleasing sentiment for the religious poor.—Contentment will attend piety, as its inseparable companion; and, consequently, the pious man will be happy, whatever his circumstances may be, and even much more so than any accumulation of worldly wealth can make him. read more