Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
And--Greek, "But." In contrast to the greedy gain-seekers (1 Timothy 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 (Isaiah 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].
Other commentary entries containing this verse:
Ecclesiastes 6:9
Philippians 4:11
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