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Berean Standard Bible

“For we brought nothing into the world, so we cannot carry anything out of it.”

1 Timothy 6:7

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Paul is closing his letter with a warning about teachers who treat godliness as a way to make money. He then praises contentment as real gain.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For we brought nothing into the world, so we cannot carry anything out of it.

World English Bible (WEB)

For we brought nothing into the world, and we certainly can’t carry anything out.

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

for we brought nothing into the world, for neither can we carry anything out;

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For we came into the world with nothing, and we are not able to take anything out;

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

for nothing did we bring into the world -- it is manifest that we are able to carry nothing out;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque nada hemos traído á este mundo, y sin duda nada podremos sacar.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Después de todo, nada trajimos a este mundo y nada podremos llevarnos.

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