Holy BibleKing James Version

1 Timothy 6:7 KJV

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

1 Timothy 6:7, King James Version

In: Bible verses about contentment

In context

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.

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Cross-references

  • Job 1:21 And said, Naked came I out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return thither: the Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.
  • Psalms 49:17 For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him.
  • Luke 12:20 But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?
  • Ecclesiastes 5:15 As he came forth of his mother’s womb, naked shall he return to go as he came, and shall take nothing of his labour, which he may carry away in his hand.
  • Proverbs 27:24 For riches are not for ever: and doth the crown endure to every generation?