“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 forsake thee.”
Keep your life free from the love of money (aphilargyros); be content with what you have; for he has said, 'I will never leave you nor forsake you' (Deuteronomy 31:6) — freedom from greed (philargaryia) characterizes covenant people. Contentment flows from trust in God's presence. The quotation of Deuteronomy 31:6 assures continuous divine presence.
Church Fathers on Hebrews 13:5
“Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them, them which suffer adversity as being yourselves also in the body. Marriage is honorable in all, and the bed undefiled; but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge. Let your conversation be without covetousness: being content with such things as you have.” See how large is his discourse concerning chastity. “Follow peace,” he said, “and holiness; Lest there be any fornicator or profane person” Hebrews 12:14; and again,…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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