A.T. Robertson Commentary 1 Timothy 6:8

"but having food and covering we shall be therewith content." — 1 Timothy 6:8 (ASV)

Food (διατροφας). Plural, supports or nourishments (from διατρεφω, to support). Old word, here only in N.T.

Covering (σκεπασματα). Plural, "coverings." Late word from σκεπαζω, to cover. Here only in N.T.

We shall be content (αρκεσθησομεθα). First future passive of αρκεω, to be content. Old word. See 2 Corinthians 12:9. This is the αυταρκεια of verse 6.

There with (τουτοις). Associative instrumental case, "with these."