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<a href="/cev/1_timothy/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> We didn't bring anything into this world, and we won't take anything with us when we leave. <a href="/erv/1_timothy/6.htm">English Revised Version</a> for we brought nothing into the world, for neither can we carry anything out; <a href="/gwt/1_timothy/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> We didn't bring anything into the world, and we can't take anything out of it. <a href="/gnt/1_timothy/6.htm">Good News Translation</a> What did we bring into the world? Nothing! What can we take out of the world? Nothing! <a href="/isv/1_timothy/6.htm">International Standard Version</a> Nothing to this world we bring; from it take we nothing. <a href="/msb/1_timothy/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> For we brought nothing into the world, so certainly we cannot carry anything out of it. <a href="/net/1_timothy/6.htm">NET Bible</a> For we have brought nothing into this world and so we cannot take a single thing out either. <a href="/nheb/1_timothy/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For we brought nothing into the world, so neither can we carry anything out. <a href="/wbt/1_timothy/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. <a href="/wey/1_timothy/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> for we brought nothing into the world, nor can we carry anything out of it; <a href="/web/1_timothy/6.htm">World English Bible</a> For we brought nothing into the world, and we certainly can’t carry anything out. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_timothy/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> for we brought nothing into the world—because neither are we able to carry out anything; <a href="/blb/1_timothy/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For we brought nothing into the world, because neither are we able to carry out anything. <a href="/ylt/1_timothy/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> for nothing did we bring into the world -- it is manifest that we are able to carry nothing out; <a href="/slt/1_timothy/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For we brought nothing into the world, it is manifest that neither are we able to carry anything out.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_timothy/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For we brought nothing into this world: and certainly we can carry nothing out. <a href="/cpdv/1_timothy/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For we brought nothing into this world, and there is no doubt that we can take nothing away. <a href="/nabre/1_timothy/6.htm">New American Bible</a> For we brought nothing into the world, just as we shall not be able to take anything out of it. <a href="/nrsvce/1_timothy/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> for we brought nothing into the world, so that we can take nothing out of it;<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_timothy/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_timothy/6.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> For we have brought nothing into the universe, and we know that we can take nothing out of it; <div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_timothy/6.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain that we can carry nothing out. <a href="/godbey/1_timothy/6.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> for because we have brought nothing into the world, we are not able to carry any thing out; <a href="/haweis/1_timothy/6.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> For that we brought nothing into the world is evident, neither can we carry any thing out of it. <a href="/mace/1_timothy/6.htm">Mace New Testament</a> as we brought nothing into the world, certain it is, we can carry nothing away, having therefore food and raiment, <a href="/wey/1_timothy/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> for we brought nothing into the world, nor can we carry anything out of it; <a href="/worrell/1_timothy/6.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> for nothing have we brought into the world, neither can we carry anything out; <a href="/worsley/1_timothy/6.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> For we brought nothing into the world, and it is certain that we can carry nothing out: <a href="/parallel/1_timothy/6-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EkcLX59OJyU?start=906" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_timothy/6.htm">Contentment in Godliness</a> 6Of course, godliness with contentment is great gain. 7<a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">For</a> <a href="/greek/1533.htm" title="1533: eisēnenkamen (V-AIA-1P) -- To lead into, bring in, announce. From eis and phero; to carry inward.">we brought</a> <a href="/greek/3762.htm" title="3762: ouden (Adj-ANS) -- No one, none, nothing. ">nothing</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">into</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2889.htm" title="2889: kosmon (N-AMS) -- Probably from the base of komizo; orderly arrangement, i.e. Decoration; by implication, the world (morally).">world,</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">so</a> <a href="/greek/3761.htm" title="3761: oude (Adv) -- Neither, nor, not even, and not. From ou and de; not however, i.e. Neither, nor, not even."></a> <a href="/greek/1410.htm" title="1410: dynametha (V-PIM/P-1P) -- (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible.">we cannot</a> <a href="/greek/1627.htm" title="1627: exenenkein (V-ANA) -- To bring out, carry out, sometimes out of the city for burial; I bring forth, bear, produce. From ek and phero; to bear out.">carry</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: ti (IPro-ANS) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.">anything out of it.</a> 8But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with these.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/job/1-21.htm">Job 1:21</a> 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.” <a href="/ecclesiastes/5-15.htm">Ecclesiastes 5:15</a> 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. <a href="/psalms/49-17.htm">Psalm 49:17</a> For when he dies, he will carry nothing away; his abundance will not follow him down. <a href="/ecclesiastes/2-18.htm">Ecclesiastes 2:18-19</a> I hated all for which I had toiled under the sun, because I must leave it to the man who comes after me. / And who knows whether that man will be wise or foolish? Yet he will take over all the labor at which I have worked skillfully under the sun. This too is futile. <a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Matthew 6:19-21</a> Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. <a href="/luke/12-15.htm">Luke 12:15-21</a> And He said to them, “Watch out! Guard yourselves against every form of greed, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” / Then He told them a parable: “The ground of a certain rich man produced an abundance. / So he thought to himself, ‘What shall I do, since I have nowhere to store my crops?’ ... <a href="/james/1-10.htm">James 1:10-11</a> But the one who is rich should exult in his low position, because he will pass away like a flower of the field. / For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its flower falls and its beauty is lost. So too, the rich man will fade away in the midst of his pursuits. <a href="/proverbs/27-24.htm">Proverbs 27:24</a> for riches are not forever, nor does a crown endure to every generation. <a href="/psalms/39-6.htm">Psalm 39:6</a> Surely every man goes about like a phantom; surely he bustles in vain; he heaps up riches not knowing who will haul them away. <a href="/ecclesiastes/6-7.htm">Ecclesiastes 6:7</a> All a man’s labor is for his mouth, yet his appetite is never satisfied. <a href="/luke/16-19.htm">Luke 16:19-31</a> Now there was a rich man dressed in purple and fine linen, who lived each day in joyous splendor. / And a beggar named Lazarus lay at his gate, covered with sores / and longing to be fed with the crumbs that fell from the rich man’s table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores. ... <a href="/matthew/16-26.htm">Matthew 16:26</a> What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul? <a href="/mark/8-36.htm">Mark 8:36-37</a> What does it profit a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul? / Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul? <a href="/1_corinthians/7-31.htm">1 Corinthians 7:31</a> and those who use the things of this world, as if not dependent on them. For this world in its present form is passing away. <a href="/hebrews/13-5.htm">Hebrews 13:5</a> Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.we brought.<a href="/job/1-21.htm">Job 1:21</a> 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.<a href="/proverbs/27-24.htm">Proverbs 27:24</a> For riches are not for ever: and doth the crown endure to every generation?<a href="/ecclesiastes/5-15.htm">Ecclesiastes 5:15,16</a> 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… certain.<a href="/psalms/49-17.htm">Psalm 49:17</a> For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him.<a href="/luke/12-20.htm">Luke 12:20,21</a> 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? … <a href="/luke/16-22.htm">Luke 16:22,23</a> 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; … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_timothy/5-25.htm">Able</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-21.htm">Carry</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-7.htm">Either</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-25.htm">Manifest</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-25.htm">World</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_timothy/6-16.htm">Able</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-6.htm">Carry</a> <a href="/james/3-12.htm">Either</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-15.htm">Manifest</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-17.htm">World</a><div class="vheading2">1 Timothy 6</div>1. <a href="/1_timothy/6-1.htm">Of the duty of servants.</a> 3. <a href="/1_timothy/6-3.htm">Not to have fellowship with newfangled teachers.</a> 6. <a href="/1_timothy/6-6.htm">Godliness is great gain;</a> 10. <a href="/1_timothy/6-10.htm">and love of money the root of all evil.</a> 11. <a href="/1_timothy/6-11.htm">What Timothy is to flee, and what to follow.</a> 17. <a href="/1_timothy/6-17.htm">and whereof to admonish the rich.</a> 20. <a href="/1_timothy/6-20.htm">To keep the purity of true doctrine, and to avoid godless ideas.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_timothy/6.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_timothy/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_timothy/6.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>For we brought nothing into the world This phrase emphasizes the fundamental truth of human existence: our entry into the world is marked by complete dependence and lack of material possessions. This echoes the wisdom literature of the Old Testament, such as <a href="/job/1-21.htm">Job 1:21</a>, where Job acknowledges, "Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will depart." The idea is that life begins without material wealth, highlighting the temporary nature of earthly possessions. This perspective is consistent with the teachings of Jesus, who often spoke about the futility of storing up treasures on earth (<a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Matthew 6:19-21</a>).so we cannot carry anything out of it This phrase underscores the transient nature of material wealth and possessions. It reflects the biblical understanding that earthly goods have no eternal value and cannot accompany us beyond this life. This is a common theme in Scripture, as seen in <a href="/ecclesiastes/5-15.htm">Ecclesiastes 5:15</a>, which states, "As he came from his mother’s womb, so he will go again, naked as he came; he will take nothing for his labor that he can carry in his hand." The New Testament reinforces this idea, encouraging believers to focus on spiritual riches and eternal life through Christ. The phrase serves as a reminder of the importance of investing in what is eternal, aligning with Jesus' teaching in <a href="/luke/12-15.htm">Luke 12:15</a>, where He warns against greed and emphasizes that life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> - The apostle who authored the letter to Timothy, providing guidance and instruction for church leadership and Christian living. 2. <a href="/topical/t/timothy.htm">Timothy</a> - A young pastor and protégé of Paul, serving in Ephesus, who received this letter as part of his pastoral training and encouragement. 3. <a href="/topical/e/ephesus.htm">Ephesus</a> - The city where Timothy was ministering, known for its wealth and commerce, which may have influenced the church's attitudes toward material possessions.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_temporary_nature_of_earthly_possessions.htm">The Temporary Nature of Earthly Possessions</a> Recognize that material wealth is temporary and cannot be taken beyond this life. This perspective should influence how we prioritize and use our resources. <a href="/topical/c/contentment_in_godliness.htm">Contentment in Godliness</a> True contentment comes from godliness and a focus on eternal values rather than accumulating wealth. Our satisfaction should be rooted in our relationship with God. <a href="/topical/s/stewardship_and_generosity.htm">Stewardship and Generosity</a> As stewards of God's resources, we are called to use our possessions to bless others and further God's kingdom, rather than hoarding them for personal gain. <a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a> Cultivate an eternal perspective that values spiritual growth and heavenly treasures over earthly wealth. This mindset helps us navigate life's challenges with hope and purpose.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_timothy_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Timothy 6</a> <a href="/q/does_1_tim_6_7-8_oppose_modern_ambition.htm">In 1 Timothy 6:7–8, does the passage’s emphasis on contentment conflict with modern concepts of personal ambition and success? </a> <a href="/q/what_does_leaving_parents_mean.htm">What does the Bible say about earthly treasures?</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_anxiety,_depression.htm">Why should anyone despise your youth?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_christian_minimalism.htm">What defines Christian Minimalism?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_timothy/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.--(Comp. <a href="/job/1-21.htm" title="And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.">Job 1:21</a>.) Every earthly possession is only meant for this life--for the period between the hour of birth and the hour of death; we entered this world with nothing, we shall leave the world again with nothing. If we could take anything with us when death parts soul and body there would at once be an end to the "contentment" (of <a href="/1_timothy/6-6.htm" title="But godliness with contentment is great gain.">1Timothy 6:6</a>), for the future then would in some way be dependent on the present. This sentence is quoted by Polycarp, in his letter to the Philippians, written early in the second century. Such a reference shows that this Epistle was known and treasured in the Christian Church even at that early date.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_timothy/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 7. - The for this, A.V.; for neither can we for and it is certain we can, A.V. and T.R.; anything for nothing, A.V. For neither, etc. The omission of δῆλον in the R.T., though justified by many of the best manuscripts, makes it difficult to construe the sentence, unless, with Buttman, we consider ὅτι as elliptical for δῆλον ὅτι, The R.V. "for neither" seems to imply that the truth, "neither can we carry anything out," is a consequence of the previous truth that "we brought nothing into the world." which is not true. The two truths are parallel, and the sentence would be perfectly clear without either δῆλον or ὅτι. <a href="/commentaries/1_timothy/6-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>For γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. we brought εἰσηνέγκαμεν (eisēnenkamen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1533.htm">Strong's 1533: </a> To lead into, bring in, announce. From eis and phero; to carry inward. nothing οὐδὲν (ouden) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3762.htm">Strong's 3762: </a> No one, none, nothing. into εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. world, κόσμον (kosmon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2889.htm">Strong's 2889: </a> Probably from the base of komizo; orderly arrangement, i.e. Decoration; by implication, the world (morally). [and] ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. neither οὐδὲ (oude) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3761.htm">Strong's 3761: </a> Neither, nor, not even, and not. From ou and de; not however, i.e. Neither, nor, not even. can we δυνάμεθα (dynametha) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1410.htm">Strong's 1410: </a> (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible. carry ἐξενεγκεῖν (exenenkein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_1627.htm">Strong's 1627: </a> To bring out, carry out, sometimes out of the city for burial; I bring forth, bear, produce. From ek and phero; to bear out. anything {out of it}. τι (ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5100.htm">Strong's 5100: </a> Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. 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