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Be free from the love of money, content with such things as you have, for he has said, "I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you."
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The Root of Contentment
Commentators like John Calvin explain that the root of covetousness is distrust. The command to be content is therefore directly tied to the promise that follows. True contentment isn't just about managing desires; it's about cultivating a deep faith in God's providence, knowing He will never leave or forsake His people. This trust quiets the anxious heart that chases after wealth for security.
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Hebrews
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Let your conversation. Your conduct—for that is how the word 'conversation' is used in the Scriptures. See Barnes on Philippians …
Be ye free from the love of money (αφιλαργυρος ο τροπος). No copula, but supply εστο: "Let your manner of life (τροπος, way,[Refer…
19th Century
Anglican
In these two verses (Hebrews 13:4–5) we have the same connection of thought as in Hebrews 12:16; Colossians 3:5;[Reference E…
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Baptist
Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsa…
Sins of impurity and “love of money” are linked elsewhere in the NT (e.g., 1 Corinthians 5:10–11; Ephesians 4:19; [Referenc…
16th Century
Protestant
Let your conversation be without covetousness, etc. While he seeks to correct covetousness, he rightly and wisely instructs us at the same…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Let your conversation be without covetousness Which is an immoderate desire, of riches, an over anxious care for wor…
The purpose of Christ in giving himself for us is that he may purchase for himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works; and true religion is t…
13th Century
Catholic
Having instructed them on how to bear with evil, the Apostle now tells them how to act in doing good. Therefore, according to a Gloss, he is beginn…
