1 Timothy 6:7
For we didn't bring anything into the world, and we can't take anything out with us either.
Free Bible 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 knowing and following God is so incredibly satisfying!
8But if we have food and clothes then that's enough for us.
Cross References
Psalms 49:17For they won't take anything with them when they die; their wealth will not go down into the grave with them.
Ecclesiastes 5:15When we die, we leave just as naked as when we were born, taking nothing with us from all we've worked for.
Luke 16:22Then the beggar died, and angels carried him away to be with Abraham. 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 →