1 Timothy 6:7

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

Cross-references

Job 1:21 Parallel

Job 1:21 expresses the same truth of entering and leaving with nothing — directly supporting Paul's argument for contentment.

Psalm 49:17 Parallel

Psalm 49:17 reinforces that the wealthy cannot carry their glory into the grave — a direct parallel to Paul's teaching on transience.

Ecclesiastes 5:15 echoes the same idea: we leave naked as we came — a clear parallel to Paul's statement.

Ecclesiastes 5:16 echoes the same futility: we come naked and leave empty-handed, unable to take earthly wealth beyond death.

Luke 12:20 Parallel

Luke 12:20 illustrates this truth: the rich fool dies suddenly, leaving all his treasures behind — exactly what cannot be taken.

Luke 12:21 Parallel

Luke 12:21 contrasts storing earthly treasures with being rich toward God — a call to prioritize what outlasts death.

Luke 16:22 Parallel

Luke 16:22 shows both men die, but the rich man's wealth cannot follow him — only his spiritual state matters afterward.

Luke 12:15 Parallel

Luke 12:15 warns against covetousness because life is not about possessions — a direct application of the principle that we take nothing.

Proverbs 27:24 Related theme

Proverbs 27:24 warns that riches are temporary — reinforcing that we cannot take possessions out of this world.