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1 Timothy 6:7

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For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
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  1. Job 1:21Rank 1 from verse 7
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    21And 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.

  2. Psalms 49:17Rank 2 from verse 7
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    17For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him.

  3. Luke 12:20–21Rank 3 from verse 7
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    20But 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?

    21So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.

  4. Ecclesiastes 5:15–16Rank 4 from verse 7
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    15As 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.

    16And this also is a sore evil, that in all points as he came, so shall he go: and what profit hath he that hath laboured for the wind?

  5. Proverbs 27:24Rank 5 from verse 7
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    24For riches are not for ever: and doth the crown endure to every generation?

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1 Timothy 6:7

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

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COMBINED MEANING

certain

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1. A particular person, thing, place, time, amount, or number not named or not further specified; also some members or portion of a group. 2. Sure, settled, true, reliable, or known beyond doubt.

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carry

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To bear, convey, support, lead, or transport from one place to another.

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out

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Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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6But godliness with contentment is great gain.

7For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.

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

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