# G714 ἀρκέω

ἀρκέω (arkéō), Strong’s G714: properly, to ward off, i.e. (by implication) to avail (figuratively, be satisfactory) KJV: be content, be enough, suffice, be sufficient. Occurs 14 times.

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*arkéō* — properly, to ward off, i.e. (by implication) to avail (figuratively, be satisfactory)

KJV: be content, be enough, suffice, be sufficient

Occurs 14 times.

## Where it occurs
- [Matthew 25:9](https://besorah.bible/besorah/matthew/25?v=9) — But the wise answered, saying, ‘What if there isn’t enough for us and you? You go rather to those who sell, and buy for…
- [Luke 3:14](https://besorah.bible/besorah/luke/3?v=14) — Soldiers also asked him, saying, “What about us? What must we do?” He said to them, “Extort from no one by violence…
- [John 6:7](https://besorah.bible/besorah/john/6?v=7) — Philip answered him, “Two hundred denarii worth of bread is not sufficient for them, that every one of them may receive…
- [John 14:8](https://besorah.bible/besorah/john/14?v=8) — Philip said to him, “Lord, show us the Father, and that will be enough for us.”
- [2 Corinthians 12:9](https://besorah.bible/besorah/2-corinthians/12?v=9) — He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Most gladly therefore I…
- [1 Timothy 6:8](https://besorah.bible/besorah/1-timothy/6?v=8) — But having food and clothing, we will be content with that.
- [Hebrews 13:5](https://besorah.bible/besorah/hebrews/13?v=5) — Be free from the love of money, content with such things as you have, for he has said, “I will in no way leave you…
- [3 John 1:10](https://besorah.bible/besorah/3-john/1?v=10) — Therefore, if I come, I will call attention to his deeds which he does, unjustly accusing us with wicked words. Not…
- [2 Maccabees 5:15](https://besorah.bible/tanakh-gr/2-maccabees/5?v=15) — Not content with this, he presumed to enter into the most holy temple of all the earth, having Menelaus for his guide…
- [4 Maccabees 6:28](https://besorah.bible/tanakh-gr/4-maccabees/6?v=28) — Be merciful to your people, and be satisfied with the punishment of me on their account.