1 Timothy 6:7
for because we have brought nothing into the world, we are not able to carry any thing out;
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
In Context
6Godliness with contentment is great gain,
8however having food and raiment we shall be contented with these.
Cross References
Luke 16:22And it came to pass that the beggar died, and himself was carried by the angels 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 →