Expositor's Bible Commentary Commentary 1 Timothy 6:8

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

The reason we should be content is that “we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it.” That is, nothing in the entire world can add to the inner person. Thus, if we have food and clothing (and we may also include shelter here), we should be content with these things.