Matthew 19:23
And Jesus said to his disciples, Truly I say to you, that a rich man will enter into the kingdom of the heavens difficultly.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
In Context
22But when the young man heard the saying, he went away sorrowing, for he was having many possessions.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 8:10And thou shall eat and be full, and thou shall bless LORD thy God for the good land which he has given thee.
Psalms 49:6Those who trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches,
Proverbs 11:28He who trusts in his riches shall fall, but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.
Matthew 5:20For I say to you, that unless your righteousness abounds more than of the scholars and Pharisees, ye will, no, not enter into the kingdom of the heavens.
Matthew 18:3And he said, Truly I say to you, if ye are not turned, and become as children, ye will, no, not enter into the kingdom of the heavens.
Mark 10:23And Jesus having looked around, he says to his disciples, How difficultly those who have riches will enter into the kingdom of God.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 19:17-23
The Rich Ruler's Enquiry; The Rich Ruler's Disappointment. 16 And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? 17 And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments. 18 He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, 19 Honour thy father and thy mother:… Read the whole commentary →