Acts 20:33

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

I have coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apparel.

Complete Jewish Bible:

“I have not wanted for myself anyone’s silver or gold or clothing.

Berean Standard Bible:

I have not coveted anyone’s silver or gold or clothing.

American Standard Version:

I coveted no man’s silver, or gold, or apparel.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

I have coveted{G1937} no man's{G3762} silver{G694}, or{G2228} gold{G5553}, or{G2228} apparel{G2441}.

Cross-References (KJV):

2 Corinthians 11:9

  • And when I was present with you, and wanted, I was chargeable to no man: for that which was lacking to me the brethren which came from Macedonia supplied: and in all [things] I have kept myself from being burdensome unto you, and [so] will I keep [myself].

1 Corinthians 9:12

  • If others be partakers of [this] power over you, [are] not we rather? Nevertheless we have not used this power; but suffer all things, lest we should hinder the gospel of Christ.

1 Corinthians 9:18

  • What is my reward then? [Verily] that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel.

2 Corinthians 7:2

  • Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man.

1 Thessalonians 2:5

  • For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God [is] witness:

1 Corinthians 9:15

  • ¶ But I have used none of these things: neither have I written these things, that it should be so done unto me: for [it were] better for me to die, than that any man should make my glorying void.

2 Corinthians 12:14

  • Behold, the third time I am ready to come to you; and I will not be burdensome to you: for I seek not yours, but you: for the children ought not to lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children.

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Commentary for Acts 20:33

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: G1937
    There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐπιθυμέω
    Transliteration: epithyméō
    Pronunciation: ep-ee-thoo-meh'-o
    Description: from ἐπί and θυμός; to set the heart upon, i.e. long for (rightfully or otherwise):--covet, desire, would fain, lust (after).
  2. Strong's Number: G3762
    There are 224 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: οὐδείς
    Transliteration: oudeís
    Pronunciation: oo-den'
    Description: from οὐδέ and εἷς; not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing:--any (man), aught, man, neither any (thing), never (man), no (man), none (+ of these things), not (any, at all, -thing), nought.
  3. Strong's Number: G694
    There are 20 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀργύριον
    Transliteration: argýrion
    Pronunciation: ar-goo'-ree-on
    Description: neuter of a presumed derivative of ἄργυρος; silvery, i.e. (by implication) cash; specially, a silverling (i.e. drachma or shekel):--money, (piece of) silver (piece).
  4. Strong's Number: G2228
    There are 283 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma:
    Transliteration:
    Pronunciation: ay
    Description: a primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than:--and, but (either), (n-)either, except it be, (n-)or (else), rather, save, than, that, what, yea. Often used in connection with other particles. Compare especially ἤδη, ἤπερ, ἤτοι.
  5. Strong's Number: G5553
    There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: χρυσίον
    Transliteration: chrysíon
    Pronunciation: khroo-see'-on
    Description: diminutive of χρυσός; a golden article, i.e. gold plating, ornament, or coin:--gold.
  6. Strong's Number: G2441
    There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἱματισμός
    Transliteration: himatismós
    Pronunciation: him-at-is-mos'
    Description: from ἱματίζω; clothing:--apparel (X -led), array, raiment, vesture.