1 Timothy 6:7
For we brought nothing into the world; and we know that we can carry nothing out of it.
James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta
In The King James Version
For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
In Context
6But great is our gain, which is the fear of God, with the use of our competence.
8Therefore, food and clothing satisfy us.
Cross References
Luke 16:22And so it was, that the poor man died; and angels transported him 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 →