1 Timothy 6:7

7 For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it.

1 Timothy 6:7 in Other Translations

KJV
7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
ESV
7 for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world.
NLT
7 After all, we brought nothing with us when we came into the world, and we can’t take anything with us when we leave it.
MSG
7 Since we entered the world penniless and will leave it penniless,
CSB
7 For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out.

1 Timothy 6:7 In-Context

5 and constant friction between people of corrupt mind, who have been robbed of the truth and who think that godliness is a means to financial gain.
6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.
7 For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it.
8 But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.
9 Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction.

Cross References 1

  • 1. Job 1:21; Psalms 49:17; Ecclesiastes 5:15
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