1 Timothy 6:7
for we brought nothing into the world. It is clear that neither can we carry anything out,
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
In Context
6But piety with contentment is great gain,
8but having food and covering we will be content with these.
Cross References
Psalms 49:17For when he dies he shall carry nothing away. His glory shall not descend after him.
Ecclesiastes 5:15As he came forth from his mother's womb, naked shall he go again as he came, and shall take nothing for his labor, which he may carry away in his hand.
Luke 16:22And it came to pass for the poor man to die and be carried by the heavenly agents to Abraham's bosom. And the rich man also died and was buried.
Matthew Henry on 1 Timothy 6:7-13
Excellence of Contentment; Evil of Covetousness. ( a. d. 64.) 6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. 8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. 9 But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. 10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith,… Read the whole commentary →