ACTS 20:33 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
“I have coveted no man’s silver, or gold, or apparel.”
'I have not coveted anyone's silver or gold or clothing' — Paul's explicit disavowal of covetousness (argyros, silver; chrysion, gold) distinguishes apostolic integrity from mercenary motives. The renunciation of material gain establishes moral authority.
Church Fathers on Acts 20:33
I have coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apparel. Acts 20:33 He takes away that which is the root of evils, the love of money. Silver, or gold, he says. He says not, I have not taken, but, not even coveted. No great thing this, but what follows after is great. Yea, you yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me. I have showed you all things, how that so laboring, you ought to support the weak. (v. 34, 35.) Observe…
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