1 Timothy 6:7
For we brought nothing into the world, and it is certaine, that we can carie nothing out.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
In Context
6But godlinesse is great gaine, if a man be content with that he hath.
8Therefore when wee haue foode and raiment, let vs therewith be content.
Cross References
Psalms 49:17For he shall take nothing away when he dieth, neither shall his pompe descende after him.
Ecclesiastes 5:15And this also is an euill sickenes that in all pointes as he came, so shall he goe, and what profit hath he that he hath traueiled for the winde?
Luke 16:22And it was so that the begger died, and was caried by the Angels into Abrahams bosome. 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 →