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Version</a></span><br />I have not coveted anyone&#8217s silver or gold or clothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/acts/20.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“I have never coveted anyone’s silver or gold or fine clothes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/acts/20.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />I coveted no one’s silver or gold or apparel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/acts/20.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />I have not coveted anyone’s silver or gold or clothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/20.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />I coveted nobody's silver or gold or clothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/acts/20.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />I have coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apparel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/acts/20.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />I have coveted no one’s silver or gold or apparel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/acts/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />I have coveted no one’s silver or gold or clothes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/acts/20.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220I have coveted no one&#8217s silver or gold or clothes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/acts/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“I have coveted no one’s silver or gold or clothes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/acts/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />I have coveted no one’s silver or gold or clothes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/acts/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />I had no desire for anyone’s silver or gold or [expensive] clothes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/acts/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I have not coveted anyone’s silver or gold or clothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/acts/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I have not coveted anyone&#8217s silver or gold or clothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/acts/20.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />I coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apparel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/acts/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I have never wanted anyone's money or clothes. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/acts/20.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />I coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apparel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/acts/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"I never wanted anyone's silver, gold, or clothes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/acts/20.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I have not wanted anyone's silver or gold or clothing. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/acts/20.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />I never desired anyone's silver, gold, or clothes. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/acts/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />I have not coveted anyone’s silver or gold or clothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/acts/20.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />I have desired no one's silver or gold or clothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/acts/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />I coveted no one's silver, or gold, or clothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/acts/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />I have coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apparel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/20.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />No one's silver or gold or clothing have I coveted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/acts/20.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />I coveted no one’s silver, gold, or clothing. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/acts/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />I coveted the silver or gold or clothing of no one;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/20.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />I coveted nobody's silver or gold or clothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/acts/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 'The silver or gold or garments of no one did I covet;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/acts/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Silver or gold, or clothing, of none have I eagerly desired.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/acts/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />I have not coveted any man's silver, gold, or apparel, as <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/acts/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />I have coveted neither silver and gold, nor apparel, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/acts/20.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />I have never wanted anyone’s silver or gold or clothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/acts/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />I coveted no one’s silver or gold or clothing.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/acts/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />I have never coveted silver, or gold, or apparel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/20.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />“I have not coveted silver, gold, or apparel.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/acts/20.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />I have coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apparel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/acts/20.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />I have not sought the silver, or gold, or raiment of any one;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/acts/20.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />The silver, or gold, or apparel of no man have I coveted:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/acts/20.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />I have not desir'd to get from any one either silver, or gold, or apparel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/20.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />No one's silver or gold or clothing have I coveted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/acts/20.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />I coveted no one's silver, or gold, or apparel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/acts/20.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />I have coveted no one's silver, or gold, or apparel:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/acts/20-33.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=6888" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/acts/20.htm">Paul's Farewell to the Ephesians</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">32</span>And now I commit you to God and to the word of His grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all who are sanctified. <span class="reftext">33</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1937.htm" title="1937: epethymēsa (V-AIA-1S) -- To long for, covet, lust after, set the heart upon. From epi and thumos; to set the heart upon, i.e. Long for.">I have not coveted</a> <a href="/greek/3762.htm" title="3762: oudenos (Adj-GMS) -- No one, none, nothing. ">anyone’s</a> <a href="/greek/694.htm" title="694: Argyriou (N-GNS) -- Neuter of a presumed derivative of arguros; silvery, i.e. cash; specially, a silverling.">silver</a> <a href="/greek/2228.htm" title="2228: ē (Conj) -- Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than.">or</a> <a href="/greek/5553.htm" title="5553: chrysiou (N-GNS) -- A piece of gold, golden ornament. Diminutive of chrusos; a golden article, i.e. Gold plating, ornament, or coin.">gold</a> <a href="/greek/2228.htm" title="2228: ē (Conj) -- Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than.">or</a> <a href="/greek/2441.htm" title="2441: himatismou (N-GMS) -- A collective word: raiment, clothing. From himatizo; clothing.">clothing.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">34</span>You yourselves know that these hands of mine have ministered to my own needs and those of my companions.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/20-17.htm">Exodus 20:17</a></span><br />You shall not covet your neighbor’s house. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or his manservant or maidservant, or his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/5-21.htm">Deuteronomy 5:21</a></span><br />You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife. You shall not covet your neighbor’s house or field, or his manservant or maidservant, or his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/12-15.htm">Luke 12:15</a></span><br />And He said to them, “Watch out! Guard yourselves against every form of greed, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/6-10.htm">1 Timothy 6:10</a></span><br />For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. By craving it, some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-5.htm">Hebrews 13:5</a></span><br />Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Matthew 6:19-21</a></span><br />Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-11.htm">Philippians 4:11-12</a></span><br />I am not saying this out of need, for I have learned to be content regardless of my circumstances. / I know how to live humbly, and I know how to abound. In any and every situation I have learned the secret of being filled and being hungry, of having plenty and having need.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/2-5.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:5</a></span><br />As you know, we never used words of flattery or any pretext for greed. God is our witness!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/9-12.htm">1 Corinthians 9:12</a></span><br />If 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/9-18.htm">1 Corinthians 9:18</a></span><br />What 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/7-2.htm">2 Corinthians 7:2</a></span><br />Make room for us in your hearts. We have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have exploited no one.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/11-9.htm">2 Corinthians 11:9</a></span><br />And 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/12-14.htm">2 Corinthians 12:14</a></span><br />See, 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/12-17.htm">2 Corinthians 12:17-18</a></span><br />Did I exploit you by anyone I sent you? / I urged Titus to visit you, and I sent our brother with him. Did Titus exploit you in any way? Did we not walk in the same Spirit and follow in the same footsteps?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/12-3.htm">1 Samuel 12:3</a></span><br />Here 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.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">I have coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apparel.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/16-15.htm">Numbers 16:15</a></b></br> And Moses was very wroth, and said unto the LORD, Respect not thou their offering: I have not taken one ass from them, neither have I hurt one of them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/12-3.htm">1 Samuel 12:3-5</a></b></br> Behold, here I <i>am</i>: witness against me before the LORD, and before his anointed: whose ox have I taken? or whose ass have I taken? or whom have I defrauded? whom have I oppressed? or of whose hand have I received <i>any</i> bribe to blind mine eyes therewith? and I will restore it you… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/9-12.htm">1 Corinthians 9:12,15,18</a></b></br> If others be partakers of <i>this</i> power over you, <i>are</i> not we rather? Nevertheless we have not used this power; but suffer all things, lest we should hinder the gospel of Christ… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/12-21.htm">Apparel</a> <a href="/acts/19-16.htm">Clothes</a> <a href="/acts/19-16.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/micah/2-2.htm">Covet</a> <a href="/joshua/7-21.htm">Coveted</a> <a href="/acts/19-39.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/acts/18-6.htm">Garments</a> <a href="/acts/17-29.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/acts/16-26.htm">One's</a> <a href="/acts/19-24.htm">Silver</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_timothy/2-9.htm">Apparel</a> <a href="/acts/22-20.htm">Clothes</a> <a href="/acts/22-23.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/romans/7-7.htm">Covet</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-10.htm">Coveted</a> <a href="/acts/23-20.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/acts/22-20.htm">Garments</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-12.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/romans/12-17.htm">One's</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-12.htm">Silver</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 20</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/20-1.htm">Paul goes to Macedonia, and thence to Troas.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/20-7.htm">He celebrates the Lord's supper, and preaches.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/20-9.htm">Eutychus having fallen down dead is raised to life.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/20-13.htm">Paul continues his travels;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/20-17.htm">and at Miletum he calls the elders together, tells them what shall befall to himself,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/20-28.htm">commits God's flock to them,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/20-29.htm">warns them of false teachers,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/20-32.htm">commends them to God,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">36. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/20-36.htm">prays with them, and departs.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/acts/20.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div><b>I have not coveted</b><br />The Greek word for "coveted" is "ἐπιθυμέω" (epithymeō), which means to desire or long for something, often with an implication of inappropriate or sinful desire. In the context of <a href="/acts/20-33.htm">Acts 20:33</a>, Paul is emphasizing his integrity and the purity of his motives in ministry. He contrasts his behavior with that of false teachers or leaders who might exploit their position for personal gain. This statement reflects the biblical principle found in the Ten Commandments, "You shall not covet" (<a href="/exodus/20-17.htm">Exodus 20:17</a>), underscoring the importance of contentment and trust in God's provision.<p><b>anyone’s silver or gold</b><br />Silver and gold were common measures of wealth in the ancient world, often used in trade and as currency. By specifically mentioning these, Paul highlights the material wealth that he could have pursued but chose not to. His statement serves as a powerful testimony to his commitment to the Gospel over material gain. In a broader scriptural context, this echoes Jesus' teaching in <a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Matthew 6:19-21</a>, where believers are encouraged to store up treasures in heaven rather than on earth. Paul's life exemplifies this teaching, showing that his treasure was in the spiritual riches found in Christ.<p><b>or clothing</b><br />Clothing in the ancient world was not only a necessity but also a status symbol. Fine garments could indicate wealth and social standing. By including clothing in his statement, Paul further emphasizes his detachment from worldly status and materialism. This reflects the teaching of Jesus in <a href="/matthew/6-25.htm">Matthew 6:25-34</a>, where He instructs His followers not to worry about what they will wear, trusting instead in God's provision. Paul's life and ministry were marked by simplicity and a focus on spiritual rather than material wealth, setting an example for believers to prioritize their relationship with God over earthly possessions.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/20.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(33) <span class= "bld">I have coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apparel.</span>--Comp. the parallel of Samuel's appeal to the people (<a href="/1_samuel/12-3.htm" title="Behold, here I am: witness against me before the LORD, and before his anointed: whose ox have I taken? or whose ass have I taken? or whom have I defrauded? whom have I oppressed? or of whose hand have I received any bribe to blind my eyes therewith? and I will restore it you.">1Samuel 12:3</a>). In each case there was a special reason for what might otherwise seem an uncalled-for boast. Samuel's sons had been guilty of corrupt practices, taking bribes and the like (<a href="/1_samuel/8-3.htm" title="And his sons walked not in his ways, but turned aside after lucre, and took bribes, and perverted judgment.">1Samuel 8:3</a>). Among the many calumnies against St. Paul, one was that he used his apostolic ministry "as a cloke of covetousness." (Comp. <a href="/2_corinthians/7-2.htm" title="Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man.">2Corinthians 7:2</a>; <a href="/context/2_corinthians/12-17.htm" title="Did I make a gain of you by any of them whom I sent to you?">2Corinthians 12:17-18</a>; <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-5.htm" title="For neither at any time used we flattering words, as you know, nor a cloak of covetousness; God is witness:">1Thessalonians 2:5</a>.) On "apparel," as constituting a large part of the personal estate of the East, see Notes on <a href="/matthew/6-19.htm" title="Lay not up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust does corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:">Matthew 6:19</a>; <a href="/james/5-2.htm" title="Your riches are corrupted, and your garments are moth-eaten.">James 5:2</a>. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/20.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 33.</span> <span class="accented">- Coveted</span> for <span class="accented">have coveted</span>, A V. <span class="cmt_word">Apparel</span>. One of the items of an Oriental's treasure for the purpose of gifts (<a href="/2_kings/5-5.htm">2 Kings 5:5, 22, 23, 26</a>; <a href="/genesis/45-22.htm">Genesis 45:22</a>; <a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Matthew 6:19, 2</a>(1). St. Paul contrasts his own example in not seeking such gifts with the conduct of the false apostles who draw away disciples after them for gain (<a href="/1_timothy/6-5.htm">1 Timothy 6:5-10</a>; <a href="/romans/16-17.htm">Romans 16:17, 18</a>; comp. <a href="/1_corinthians/9.htm">1 Corinthians 9</a>.). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/acts/20-33.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">I have not coveted</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐπεθύμησα</span> <span class="translit">(epethymēsa)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1937.htm">Strong's 1937: </a> </span><span class="str2">To long for, covet, lust after, set the heart upon. From epi and thumos; to set the heart upon, i.e. Long for.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">anyone’s</span><br /><span class="grk">οὐδενὸς</span> <span class="translit">(oudenos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3762.htm">Strong's 3762: </a> </span><span class="str2">No one, none, nothing. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">silver</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἀργυρίου</span> <span class="translit">(Argyriou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_694.htm">Strong's 694: </a> </span><span class="str2">Neuter of a presumed derivative of arguros; silvery, i.e. cash; specially, a silverling.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">or</span><br /><span class="grk">ἢ</span> <span class="translit">(ē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2228.htm">Strong's 2228: </a> </span><span class="str2">Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">gold</span><br /><span class="grk">χρυσίου</span> <span class="translit">(chrysiou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5553.htm">Strong's 5553: </a> </span><span class="str2">A piece of gold, golden ornament. Diminutive of chrusos; a golden article, i.e. Gold plating, ornament, or coin.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">or</span><br /><span class="grk">ἢ</span> <span class="translit">(ē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2228.htm">Strong's 2228: </a> </span><span class="str2">Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">clothing.</span><br /><span class="grk">ἱματισμοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(himatismou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2441.htm">Strong's 2441: </a> </span><span class="str2">A collective word: raiment, clothing. 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