1 Timothy 6:7
for we brought nothing into the world, nor can we carry anything out of it;
Weymouth NT (1912)
In The King James Version
For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
In Context
6And godliness *is* gain, when associated with contentment;
8and if we have food and clothing, with these we will be satisfied.
Cross References
Luke 16:22"But in course of time the beggar died; and he was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom. The rich man also died, and had a funeral.
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 →