Devine Scripture

1 Timothy 6:7

1 Timothy chapter 6 · verse 7 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

for we brought nothing into the world, for neither can we carry anything out;

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

for we brought nothing into the world, for neither can we carry anything out;

Context

v.6But godliness with contentment is great gain:

v.7This passage

v.8but having food and covering we shall be therewith content.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 27:24

    For riches are not for ever; And doth the crown endure unto all generations?

  • Psalms 49:17

    For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away; His glory shall not descend after him.

  • Ecclesiastes 5:15

    As he came forth from his mother’s womb, naked shall he go again as he came, and shall take nothing for his labor, which he may carry away in his hand.

  • Luke 12:20

    But God said unto him, Thou foolish one, this night is thy soul required of thee; and the things which thou hast prepared, whose shall they be?

  • Luke 16:22

    And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and that he was carried away by the angels into Abraham’s bosom: and the rich man also died, and was buried.

  • Job 1:21

    and he said, Naked came I out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return thither: Jehovah gave, and Jehovah hath taken away; blessed be the name of Jehovah.