Found eight times in the New Testament (Mt. 25:9; Lk. 3:14; Jn. 6:7; 14:8; 2 Cor. 12:9; 1 Tim. 6:8; Heb. 13:5; 3 Jn.
10), the Greek verb “arkeo” meant “sufficient,” “content,” or “enough.” Jesus used this term when teaching about ten virgins and their oil (the wise women did not believe they had “enough” to share with the unwise ladies). John the Baptist told soldiers to be “content” with their wages (Lk. 3:14). Philip (Jn. 6:7) did not think eight months of wages would be enough to feed a hungry crowd. Paul was told God’s grace was “sufficient” for him (2 Cor. 12:9). Man is to be “content” with food and clothing (1 Tim. 6:8; Heb. 13:5). Diotrephes (3 Jn. 10) was not “content” with maligning John and his companions.