1 Timothy 6:7 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

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

1 Timothy 6:7 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

For we brought nothing into this world ... - A sentiment very similar to this occurs in Job 1:21 - and it would seem probable that the apostle had that passage in his eye; see the notes on that...
1 Timothy 6:7 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

(7) For we brought nothing into [this] world, [and it is] certain we can carry nothing out. (7) He mocks the folly of those who do so greedily hunger after frail things, who can in no way be satisfi...
1 Timothy 6:7 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Timothy 6:2 b - 1 Timothy 6:21 . Final Words. ( a ) 1 Timothy 6:2 b - 1 Timothy 6:10 . The Errorists, and a Fundamental Error. Such, then, is Paul's charge. Those who teach otherwise...
1 Timothy 6:7 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

nothing. Greek. oudeis . into. App-104. world. App-129. and it is certain. Read "neither" (Greek. oude) . This makes with the second ouden . double negative. certain. The texts omit....
1 Timothy 6:7 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

7 For we brought nothing into the world., He adds this for the purpose of setting a limit to the sufficiency. Our covetousness is an insatiable gulf, if it be not restrained; and the best br...
1 Timothy 6:7 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. We brought nothing into this world - There are some sayings in Seneca which are almost verbatim with this of St...
1 Timothy 6:7 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. For - confirming the reasonableness of "contentment." If riches could be gain for the other world, there wo...
1 Timothy 6:7 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Concerning Servants, the Rich, and Corrupt Teachers 1, 2. The eighth charge to Timothy, as to bondservants or slaves. We have here an indication of the way in which Christianity abolished slavery—...
1 Timothy 6:7 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. — (Comp. Job 1:21 .) Every earthly possession is only meant for this life — for the period between the hour of b...
1 Timothy 6:7 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 17 THE GAIN OF A LOVE OF GODLINESS, AND THE UNGODLINESS OF A LOVE OF GAIN. - 1 Timothy 6:5-7 ; 1 Timothy 6:17-19 IT is evident that the subject of avarice is much in the Apostle's mind...
1 Timothy 6:7 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Godliness Is True Gain 1 Timothy 6:1-10 The Apostle gives rules for the treatment of the slaves who rendered service in the households of that time. If the slave was in the household of a heath...
1 Timothy 6:7 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The final injunction of the apostle concerning Timothy's duty toward his flock had to do with his dealing with Christian slaves. The master must not treat them with contempt. They are to recognize th...
1 Timothy 6:7 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(1) В¶ Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed. (2) And they that have believing masters, let...
1 Timothy 6:7 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

For we brought nothing into this world ,.... Which is a reason both clearly showing that godliness is great gain, since those who have it brought nothing into the world with them but sin, and yet ar...
1 Timothy 6:7 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. Ver. 7. We can carry nothing out ] But a winding sheet, as Saladin's shirt, which he commanded to be hung u...
1 Timothy 6:7 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

But godliness The genuine fear and love of God, and obedience to his will; with contentment The inseparable companion of vital piety; is great gain Brings unspeakable profit in time as well as...
1 Timothy 6:7 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

It may be noted that in this epistle the relationships of husband and wives, children and parents, are not mentioned, as are the questions of elders, widows, and now servants. For family ties are not...
1 Timothy 6:7 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Excellence of Contentment; Evil of Covetousness. A. D. 64. 6 But godliness with contentment...
1 Timothy 6:7 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

This agreeth with Job 1:21 , and with experience, and is a potent argument against immoderate desires of having much of this world's goods, or using extravagant actions to obtain them; for when we...
1 Timothy 6:7 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES 1 Timothy 6:7 . We brought nothing into this world. —Compare Job 1:21 . It is not safe to say St. Paul is quoting here. All times and peoples have such sayings....
1 Timothy 6:7 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Timothy 6:1 . Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, by obeying their commands, for in civil society we are all servants, and have duties which...
1 Timothy 6:7 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION 1 Timothy 6:1 Are servants for servants as are , A.V.; the doctrine for his doctrine , A.V. Servants ; literally, slaves . That slaves formed a considerable portion...
1 Timothy 6:7 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Sin of Avarice and Its Results.
1 Timothy 6:7 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Ecclesiastes 5:15 ; Ecclesiastes 5:16 ; Job 1:21 ; Luke 12:20 ; Luke 12:21 ; Luke 16:22 ; Luke 16:23 ; Proverbs 27:24 ; Psalms 49:17
1 Timothy 6:7 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Neither can we carry anything out — To what purpose, then, do we heap together so many things? O, give me one thing, — a safe and ready passage to my own country!

1 Timothy 6:7 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

1 Timothy 6:7 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

1 Timothy 6:7 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Timothy 6:7 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

1 Timothy 6:7 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

1 Timothy 6:7 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

1 Timothy 6:7 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

1 Timothy 6:7 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

1 Timothy 6:7 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

1 Timothy 6:7 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

1 Timothy 6:7 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

1 Timothy 6:7 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

1 Timothy 6:7 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

1 Timothy 6:7 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

1 Timothy 6:7 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

1 Timothy 6:7 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Timothy 6:7 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

1 Timothy 6:7 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

1 Timothy 6:7 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

1 Timothy 6:7 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

1 Timothy 6:7 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Timothy 6:7 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

1 Timothy 6:7 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

1 Timothy 6:7 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Timothy 6:7 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes