1 Timothy 6:7
For, nothing, brought we into the world, neither, to take anything out, are we able;—
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
In Context
6Now it is a great means of gain—godliness, with a sufficiency of one’s own;
8And, having sustenance and covering, we shall be content;
Cross References
Psalms 49:17For, when he dieth, he shall take, nothing, his glory shall not descend after him;
Ecclesiastes 5:15As he came from his mother’s womb, naked, he again departeth, as he came,—and, nothing, can he take of his toil, which he can carry in his hand.
Luke 16:22And it came to pass that the beggar died, and was carried away by the messengers, 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 →