1 Timothy 6:7

5 Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.

6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.

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.

Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

Compare

BSB
For we brought nothing into the world, so we cannot carry anything out of it.
KJV
For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
WEB
For we brought nothing into the world, and we certainly can’t carry anything out.
ASV
for we brought nothing into the world, for neither can we carry anything out;
DARBY
For we have brought nothing into the world: [it is] [manifest] that neither can we carry anything out.
BLB
For we brought nothing into the world, because neither are we able to bring out anything.
ÅB
for vi har ikke hatt noe med oss til verden; det er åpenbart at vi heller ikke kan ta noe med oss derfra;
OTB
For vi har ikke brakt noe inn i verden, så vi kan ikke ta noe ut av den.
B1930
for vi har ikke hatt noget med oss til verden; det er åpenbart at vi heller ikke kan ta noget med oss derfra;

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

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.

    Read in context
  • Psalms 49:17

    For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him.

    Read in context
  • Luke 12:20–21

    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?

    Read in context
  • Ecclesiastes 5:15–16

    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.

    Read in context
  • Proverbs 27:24

    For riches are not for ever: and doth the crown endure to every generation?

    Read in context
  • Luke 16:22–23

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

    Read in context