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Ecclesiastes 5:15

King James Version (KJV)

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Ecclesiastes 5:15

Verse 15 of 20

Scripture focus

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.

Ecclesiastes 5:15 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Ecclesiastes 5:15

Theological / Devotional

Naked. Compare Job’s statement (Job 1:21) and that of David (Ps. 49:16, 17). These observations are reminiscent of God’s word to Adam (Gen. 3:19).

Shall take nothing. Only the spiritual “wealth” a man has accumulated in his life may be carried beyond the grave (see John 3:36; cf. Rev. 22:14). Character is the only treasure he can take with him from this world to the next (COL 332). Accordingly, the Christian will seek ways of depositing his riches in heaven (see Luke 12:33, 34).

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