1 Timothy 6:7
For we brought nothing into the world, because we cannot even carry anything out of it.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
In Context
6Of course religion is a great source of gain – when combined with contentment!
8So, with food and shelter, we will be content.
Cross References
Psalms 49:17Not a shred of it all can they take when they die, wealth cannot follow them down.
Luke 16:22After a time the beggar died, and was taken by the angels 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 →