King James Version
1 Timothy 6:8 in the King James Version says “And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.” — study this verse from 1 Timothy chapter 6 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.”
1 Timothy 6:8 · KJV
But godliness with contentment is great gain.
For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.
But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. erred: or, been seduced
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“having”
G2192to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“content”
G714properly, to ward off, i.e., (by implication) to avail (figuratively, be satisfactory)
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