I have not coveted anyone’s silver or gold or clothing.
Parallel translations
- WEB I coveted no one’s silver, or gold, or clothing.
- KJV I have coveted no man’s silver, or gold, or apparel.
- NKJV I have coveted no one’s silver or gold or apparel.
- NASB I have coveted no one’s silver or gold or clothes.
- NLT “I have never coveted anyone’s silver or gold or fine clothes.
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Quick answer
Paul declares he coveted no one's silver, gold, or clothing. His ministry was free of greed.
Overview
Paul disclaims any desire for personal gain, a charge sometimes leveled at false teachers. His financial integrity adorned the gospel and removed any hindrance to belief. Servants of Christ are to be marked by contentment and freedom from love of money, serving for the good of others rather than for gain.
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Cross-references · 10
- 2 Cor 11:9And when I was with you and in need, I was not a burden to anyone; for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied my needs. I have refrained from being a burden to you in any way, and I will continue to do so.
- 1 Cor 9:12If others have this right to your support, shouldn’t we have it all the more? But we did not exercise this right. Instead, we put up with anything rather than hinder the gospel of Christ.
- 1 Cor 9:18What then is my reward? That in preaching the gospel I may offer it free of charge, and so not use up my rights in preaching it.
- 2 Cor 7:2Make room for us in your hearts. We have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have exploited no one.
- 2 Cor 12:14–17See, I am ready to come to you a third time, and I will not be a burden, because I am not seeking your possessions, but you. For children should not have to save up for their parents, but parents for their children.
- 1 Cor 9:15But I have not used any of these rights. And I am not writing this to suggest that something be done for me. Indeed, I would rather die than let anyone nullify my boast.
- 1 Th 2:5As you know, we never used words of flattery or any pretext for greed. God is our witness!
- 1 Pet 5:2Be shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but because it is God’s will; not out of greed, but out of eagerness;
- Num 16:15Then Moses became very angry and said to the LORD, “Do not regard their offering. I have not taken one donkey from them or mistreated a single one of them.”
- 1 Sam 12:3–5Here I am. Bear witness against me before the LORD and before His anointed: Whose ox or donkey have I taken? Whom have I cheated or oppressed? From whose hand have I accepted a bribe and closed my eyes? Tell me, and I will restore it to you.”
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