1 Timothy 6:7-8

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - 1 Timothy 6:1-10

Godliness Is True Gain 1 Timothy 6:1-10 The Apostle gives rules for the treatment of the slaves who rendered service in the households of that time. If the slave was in the household of a heathen master, he must honor and glorify Christ by being respectful and obedient; but if the master was a Christian, and therefore a brother in the Lord, he was still required to yield courteous and willing service. Service rendered for the love of God must not be inferior to that rendered from fear of... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - 1 Timothy 6:1-21

The final injunction of the apostle concerning Timothy's duty toward his flock had to do with his dealing with Christian slaves. The master must not treat them with contempt. They are to recognize that the slaves are serving Christ, and so make their service the opportunity of testimony to the power of the' Gospel. Service will be rendered more readily and faithfully because impulsed by love. The apostle then reverted to the prime occasion of Timothy's appointment to Ephesus, which was the... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 6:1-10

Paul Now Gives A More Detailed Account of What Timothy’s Ministry Will Involve (1 Timothy 4:1 to 1 Timothy 6:10 ). It is interesting how much the second half of this letter is patterned on the first. Both sections commence with an account of false teachers (1 Timothy 1:3-11; 1 Timothy 4:1-5). This is followed by a requirement for faithful service (Paul in 1 Timothy 1:12-15; Timothy in 1 Timothy 4:6-11) and for an example to be given to others (by Paul in 1 Timothy 1:16; by Timothy in 1... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 6:6-7

‘But godliness with contentment is great gain, for we brought nothing into the world, for neither can we carry anything out,’ In total contrast is true doctrine and true Christianity. That, while not condemning riches, eschews seeking to become rich (compare Matthew 6:19-21), and at the same time recognises that such riches may well keep men from God. It produces genuine heavenly-mindedness (Colossians 3:1-3; 1 John 3:1-3) which cares nothing for the treasures of this life but centres on... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 6:8

‘But having food and covering we will be content with those.’ Thus Christians are satisfied when God provides their food, clothing and shelter (compare Matthew 6:25-34) which they receive with thanksgiving (1 Timothy 4:4). And with that they are content, for they want to spend their whole lives in pleasing God in accordance with Jesus’ teaching, and in bringing men to Christ and building them up in Christ. Here is the test of true religion. Paul was only asking them to experience what he had... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 6:2-10

1 Timothy 6:2 b – 1 Timothy 6:21 . Final Words.( a) 1 Timothy 6:2 b – 1 Timothy 6:10 . The Errorists, and a Fundamental Error.— Such, then, is Paul’ s charge. Those who teach otherwise are conceited and ignorant, morbidly busying themselves with wordy controversy. From these, among other evils, one crucial error proceeds— the theory that religion is a means of worldly profit ( cf. Titus 1:11). Now even in this life religion is of great profit— i.e. profit in terms of true happiness— if... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 1 Timothy 6:7

This agreeth with Job 1:21, and with experience, and is a potent argument against immoderate desires of having much of this world’s goods, or using extravagant actions to obtain them; for when we have got all we can, we have got but a viaticum, something to serve us in our journey, which we must leave when we die, and whether to a wise man or a fool none knoweth, Ecclesiastes 2:19. read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 1 Timothy 6:8

If therefore God gives us any thing more than is necessary for us, let us take it thankfully, and use it for God’s glory; but if we have no more than is just necessary for us, let us not repine, or murmur, but be content, without murmuring against God, or using any undue means, out of an inordinate desire to get more. read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - 1 Timothy 6:6-8

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES1 Timothy 6:7. We brought nothing into this world.—Compare Job 1:21. It is not safe to say St. Paul is quoting here. All times and peoples have such sayings.1 Timothy 6:8. Let us be therewith content.—R.V. margin, “in these we shall have enough.”MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH.—1 Timothy 6:6-8Godliness the Highest Gain—I. Because it ensures the supply of absolute necessities.—“Having food and raiment let us be therewith content” (1 Timothy 6:8). Our real wants are... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 6:1-21

Chapter 6Now Paul turns to the subject of servants in chapter six.Let as many servants as are under the yoke ( 1 Timothy 6:1 )That is, to a master.count their own masters worthy of all honour ( 1 Timothy 6:1 ),Now this is actually the word "slave." And in that day, slavery was a very common practice. And Paul said, If you are a slave, then count your master worthy of all honor or respect.that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed ( 1 Timothy 6:1 ).In our day and age, it is so... read more

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