1 Timothy 6:8 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Timothy 6:6-12

From the mention of the abuse which some put upon religion, making it to serve their secular advantages, the apostle, I. Takes occasion to show the excellency of contentment and the evil of covetousness. 1. The excellency of contentment, 1 Tim. 6:6-8. Some account Christianity an advantageous profession for this world. In the sense they mean this is false; yet it is undoubtedly true that, though Christianity is the worst trade, it is the best calling in the world. Those that make a trade of... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 1 Timothy 6:6-8

6:6-8 And in truth godliness with contentment is great gain. We brought nothing into the world, and it is quite clear that we cannot take anything out of it either; but if we have food and shelter, we shall be content with them. The word here used for contentment is autarkeia (0841). This was one of the great watchwords of the Stoic philosophers. By it they meant a complete self-sufficiency. They meant a frame of mind which was completely independent of all outward things, and which... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 6:8

And having food and raiment ,.... "Food" includes all things necessary to be ate and drank, of which there is a great variety, and is here expressed in the plural number; and "raiment" every necessary covering, as the word used signifies, and includes an habitation, which is a cover and shelter from the inclementencies of the weather. And now having all these comforts and necessaries of life, food to eat, and drink to extinguish thirst and refresh, raiment to put on, and a house to dwell in,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 6:8

Having food and raiment, let us be therewith content - Αρκεσθησομεθα· Let us consider this a competency. And it is evident that the apostle considers this a competency, and by these words explains what he said 1 Timothy 6:6 . The word ακεπασματα , which we translate raiment, signifies covering in general; and here means house or lodging, as well as clothing. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 6:8

Verse 8 8Having food and raiment When he mentions food and raiment, he excludes luxuries and overflowing abundance; for nature is content with a little (122) and all that goes beyond the natural use is superfluous. Not that to use them more largely ought to be condemned on its own account, but lusting after them is always sinful. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 6:1-10

I. DUTIES OF CHRISTIAN SLAVES . 1. Toward unbelieving masters . "Let as many as are servants under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor, that the Name of God and the doctrine be not blasphemed." Paul had to legislate for a social condition which was, to a considerable extent, different from ours. In the early Christian Churches there were not a few whose social condition was that of slaves. They are pointed to here as being under the yoke as servants. To... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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 6:8

But for and , A.V.; covering for raiment , A.V.; we shall be for let us be , A.V. Food ( διατροφάς ); here only in the New Testament, but common in the LXX ., rare in classical Greek. Covering ( σκεπάσματα ); also a ἅπαξ λεγόμενον in the New Testament, not found in the LXX ., and rare in classical Greek. The kindred words, σκέπη and σκέπας , with their derivatives, are used of the covering or shelter of clothes, or tents, or houses. St. Paul may... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Timothy 6:8

And having food and raiment - Food and raiment, here, seem to be used to denote supplies for our needs in general. It is not uncommon to denote the whole by a part, and, as these are the principal things which we really need, and without which life could not be sustained, the apostle uses the phrase to denote all that is really necessary for us. We cannot suppose that he would forbid a desire of a comfortable habitation, or of the means of knowledge, or of conveniences for worshipping God, etc.... 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

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Timothy 6:6-12

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 1 Timothy 6:6-8

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 6:8

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 6:8

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 6:8

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 6:1-10

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 6:6-21

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 6:8

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Timothy 6:8

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

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