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1 Timothy 6:7
For we brought nothing into the world, so we cannot carry anything out of it.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul writes to Timothy, instructing him on church conduct and warning against the love of money. The statement follows a declaration that godliness with contentment constitutes great gain.
The words — οὐδὲν (ouden) literally means "nothing" and εἰσηνέγκαμεν (eisēnegkamen) means "we brought," forming the clause that no material possession accompanies a person into or out of mortal life.
The thread — This theme of inescapable material separation at death appears in Job 1:21, Psalms 49:17, and Luke 12:20.
Why it lands — The text states that human existence begins and ends without material transfer, demanding that readers evaluate their security against temporary possessions.
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The Greek words
King James Version
For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
Cross-references
- Job 1:21 saying: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will return. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away. Blessed be the name of the LORD.”
- Psalms 49:17 For when he dies, he will carry nothing away; his abundance will not follow him down.
- Luke 12:20 But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life will be required of you. Then who will own what you have accumulated?’
- Ecclesiastes 5:15 As a man came from his mother’s womb, so he will depart again, naked as he arrived. He takes nothing for his labor to carry in his hands.
- Proverbs 27:24 for riches are not forever, nor does a crown endure to every generation.
- Luke 16:22 One day the beggar died and was carried by the angels to Abraham’s side. And the rich man also died and was buried.