αὐτάρκεια

autarkeiaself-sufficiencyHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine2 occurrences2 books2 verses

Definition

αὐτάρκεια, -ας, ἡ

(αὐτάρκης, which see),

(a) sufficiency (MM, see word): in subjective sense (see Milligan, NTD, 57), 2 Corinthians 9:8;

(b) contentment: 1 Timothy 6:6.

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

2 total
  1. 2 Corinthians 9:8αὐτάρκειαν · you need
    And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.
  2. 1 Timothy 6:6αὐταρκείας · contentment
    Of course, godliness with contentment is great gain.