1 Timothy 6:7

6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.

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

KJV

For we brought nothing into the world, and we certainly can’t carry anything out.

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

6:8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.

What does 1 Timothy 6:7 mean?

1 Timothy 6:7 is a verse in the book of 1 Timothy, in the New Testament. In the original Greek, key words include γάρ (gar), εἰσφέρω (eisphero), οὐδείς οὐθείς (oudeis). It connects to 7 cross-referenced passages elsewhere in Scripture.

Greek interlinear

Forγάρgar/gar/G1063a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles):--and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.

broughtεἰσφέρωeisphero/ice-fer'-o/G1533from 1519 and 5342; to carry inward (literally or figuratively):--bring (in), lead into.

nothingοὐδείς οὐθείςoudeisG3762oudemia oo-dem-ee'-ah, and neuter ouden oo-den' from 3761 and 1520; not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing:--any (man), aught, man, neither any (thing), never (man), no (man), none (+ of these things), not (any, at all, -thing), nought.

intoεἰςeis/ice/G1519a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).

this

world,κόσμοςkosmos/kos'-mos/G2889probably from the base of 2865; orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration; by implication, the world (in a wide or narrow sense, including its inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally)):--adorning, world.

and

certainδῆλοςdelos/day'-los/G1212of uncertain derivation; clear:--+ bewray, certain, evident, manifest.

canδύναμαιdunamai/doo'-nam-ahee/G1410of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible:--be able, can (do, + -not), could, may, might, be possible, be of power.

carryἐκφέρωekphero/ek-fer'-o/G1627from 1537 and 5342; to bear out (literally or figuratively):--bear, bring forth, carry forth (out).

nothingοὐδέoude/oo-deh'/G3761from 3756 and 1161; not however, i.e. neither, nor, not even:--neither (indeed), never, no (more, nor, not), nor (yet), (also, even, then) not (even, so much as), + nothing, so much as.

out.ἐκφέρωekphero/ek-fer'-o/G1627from 1537 and 5342; to bear out (literally or figuratively):--bear, bring forth, carry forth (out).

Commentary on 1 Timothy 6:7

HENRY_FULL · 1 Timothy 6:7

p" Here the apostle, I. Directs Timothy how to reprove, ver. 1, 2 . II. Adverts to widows, both elder and younger, ver. 3-16 . III. To elders, ver. 17-19 . IV. Treats of public reproof, ver. 20 . V. Gives a solemn charge concerning ordination, ver. 21, 22 . VI. Refers to his health ( ver. 23 ), and states men's sins to be very different in their effects, ver. 24, 25 .

Cross-references

Related passages from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

Matthew 12:50

For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.

John 19:26

When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son!

John 19:27

Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home.

Philippians 4:8

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. honest: or, venerable

1 Timothy 4:12

Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

1 Timothy 6:3

If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;

2 Timothy 2:22

Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

Topics

Contentment Covetousness Minister (1)Riches

Verses like this

Other verses that share key original-language words with 1 Timothy 6:7.

Matthew 6:24

No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

Mark 5:3

Who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no man could bind him, no, not with chains:

Mark 7:15

There is nothing from without a man, that entering into him can defile him: but the things which come out of him, those are they that defile the man.

Mark 7:24

And from thence he arose, and went into the borders of Tyre and Sidon, and entered into an house, and would have no man know it: but he could not be hid.

Mark 9:29

And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting.

Mark 9:39

But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a miracle in my name, that can lightly speak evil of me.

Matthew 2:13

And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.

Matthew 2:20

Saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel: for they are dead which sought the young child's life.

Frequently asked questions

What does 1 Timothy 6:7 say?

1 Timothy 6:7 (King James Version) reads: "For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out."

Is 1 Timothy 6:7 in the Old or New Testament?

1 Timothy 6:7 is in the New Testament of the Bible, in the book of 1 Timothy.

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