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Matthew 19:23

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Money and wealthThe kingdom of God

21 Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.

22 But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.

Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.

24 And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

25 When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved?

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BSB
Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Truly I tell you, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven.
KJV
Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.
WEB
Jesus said to his disciples, “Most certainly I say to you, a rich man will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven with difficulty.
ASV
And Jesus said unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, It is hard for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of heaven.
DARBY
And Jesus said to his disciples, Verily I say unto you, A rich man shall with difficulty enter into the kingdom of the heavens;
BLB
And Jesus said to His disciples, “Truly I say to you⁺ that with difficulty a rich man will enter into the kingdom of the heavens.
ÅB
Og Jesus sa til disiplene sine: «I sannhet sier jeg dere: Det vil være vanskelig for en rik å komme inn i himlenes rike.
OTB
Da sa Jesus til sine disipler: «Sannelig, jeg sier dere, det er vanskelig for en rik person å komme inn i himmelriket.
B1930
Og Jesus sa til sine disipler: Sannelig sier jeg eder: Det vil være vanskelig for en rik å komme inn i himlenes rike.

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Cross references

  • 1 Timothy 6:9–10

    But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.

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  • Matthew 13:22

    He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.

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  • Mark 10:23

    And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!

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  • Luke 18:24

    And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!

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  • James 5:1–4

    Go to now, ye rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon you.

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  • Proverbs 11:28

    He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.

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  • 1 Corinthians 1:26

    For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:

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  • Matthew 18:3

    And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.

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