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1 Timothy 6:7

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

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

1 Timothy 6:7 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Timothy 6:7

Theological / Devotional

Certain. Textual evidence favors (cf. p. 10) the omission of this word.

Nothing out. Here Paul illustrates the temporary nature of material possessions. Only that which is spiritual and is deposited with God will endure forever (see Job 1:21; see on Matt. 6:20).

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