1 Timothy 6:7
for we brought nothing into the world—because neither are we able to carry out anything;
Literal Standard 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 it is great gain—the piety with contentment;
8but having food and raiment—with these we will suffice ourselves;
Cross References
Psalms 49:17For at his death he receives nothing, || His glory does not go down after him.
Ecclesiastes 5:15As he came out from the belly of his mother, naked he turns back to go as he came, and he does not take away anything of his labor, that goes in his hand.
Luke 16:22And it came to pass, that the poor man died, and that he was carried away by the messengers into the bosom of Abraham—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 →