1 Timothy 6:7
For we brought nothing into the world, and we certainly can’t carry anything out.
World English Bible Classic
In The King James Version
For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
In Context
6But godliness with contentment is great gain.
8But having food and clothing, we will be content with that.
Cross References
Psalms 49:17for when he dies he will carry nothing away. His glory won’t descend after him.
Ecclesiastes 5:15As he came out of 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 16:22The beggar died, and he was carried away by the angels to Abraham’s bosom. 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 →