Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Bible References

We brought

Job 1:21
And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return there: the LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.
Proverbs 27:24
For riches are not forever: and does the crown endure to every generation?
Ecclesiastes 5:15
As he came forth of his mother's womb, naked shall he return to go as he came, and shall take nothing from his labor, which he may carry away in his hand.

Certain

Psalm 49:17
For when he dies he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him.
Luke 12:20
But God said unto him, You fool, this night your soul shall be required of you: then whose shall those things be, which you have prepared?
Luke 16:22
And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried;

General references

Genesis 34:23
Shall not their cattle and their substance and every beast of theirs be ours? only let us consent unto them, and they will dwell with us.
Genesis 43:2
And it came to pass, when they had eaten up the grain which they had brought out of Egypt, their father said unto them, Go again, buy us a little food.
Deuteronomy 32:47
For it is not a vain thing for you; because it is your life: and through this thing you shall prolong your days in the land, which you go over Jordan to possess.
Ecclesiastes 5:15
As he came forth of his mother's womb, naked shall he return to go as he came, and shall take nothing from his labor, which he may carry away in his hand.