Jamieson, Fausset and Brown on 1 Timothy 6:8
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1 Timothy6:8
8. And--Greek, "But." In contrast to the greedy gain-seekers (1Ti 6:5).
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 (Is 23:16).
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].
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