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Matthew 19:23

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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.

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Matthew 19:23 in other translations

Jesus said to his disciples, “Most certainly I say to you, a rich man will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven with difficulty.

Matthew 19:23 · World English Bible

Matthew 19:23 in context

  1. 21Jesus said unto him, If thou wouldest be perfect, go, sell that which thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.
  2. 22But when the young man heard the saying, he went away sorrowful; for he was one that had great possessions.
  3. 23And Jesus said unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, It is hard for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of heaven.
  4. 24And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
  5. 25And when the disciples heard it, they were astonished exceedingly, saying, Who then can be saved?