King James Version
Acts 20:33 in the King James Version says “I have coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apparel.” — study this verse from Acts chapter 20 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“I have coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apparel.”
Acts 20:33 · KJV
Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears.
And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.
I have coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apparel.
Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me.
I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“silver”
G694silvery, i.e., (by implication) cash; specially, a silverling (i.e., drachma or shekel)
“I have coveted”
G1937to set the heart upon, i.e., long for (rightfully or otherwise)
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