Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
We brought
Certain
General references
Bible References
We brought
Job 1:21
He said, "Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked I will return there. The Lord gives, and the Lord takes away. May the name of the Lord be blessed!"
Proverbs 27:24
for riches do not last forever, nor does a crown last from generation to generation.
Ecclesiastes 5:15
Just as he came forth from his mother's womb, naked will he return as he came, and he will take nothing in his hand that he may carry away from his toil.
Certain
Psalm 49:17
For he will take nothing with him when he dies; his wealth will not follow him down into the grave.
Luke 12:20
But God said to him, 'You fool! This very night your life will be demanded back from you, but who will get what you have prepared for yourself?'
Luke 16:22
"Now the poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham's side. The rich man also died and was buried.
General references
Genesis 34:23
If we do so, won't their livestock, their property, and all their animals become ours? So let's consent to their demand, so they will live among us."
Genesis 43:2
When they finished eating the grain they had brought from Egypt, their father said to them, "Return, buy us a little more food."
Deuteronomy 32:47
For this is no idle word for you -- it is your life! By this word you will live a long time in the land you are about to cross the Jordan to possess."
Ecclesiastes 5:15
Just as he came forth from his mother's womb, naked will he return as he came, and he will take nothing in his hand that he may carry away from his toil.