Luke 18:24
But when Jesus saw that he became very sorrowful, he said, How difficultly shall those who have riches enter into the kingdom of God;
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
In Context
23But when he heard this he became very sorrowful, for he was very rich.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 8:11Beware that thou forget not Jehovah thy God, in not keeping his commandments, and his ordinances, and his statutes, which I command thee this day;
Psalms 73:5They have not the hardships of mankind, neither are they plagued like [other] men:
Proverbs 18:11The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as a high wall in his own imagination.
Jeremiah 2:31O generation, mark ye the word of Jehovah. Have I been a wilderness unto Israel, or a land of thick darkness? Wherefore say my people, We have dominion; we will come no more unto thee?
Matthew 19:23And Jesus said to his disciples, Verily I say unto you, A rich man shall with difficulty enter into the kingdom of the heavens;
Mark 10:23And Jesus looking around says to his disciples, How difficultly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!
Matthew Henry on Luke 18:19-31
Riches a Spiritual Hindrance. 18 And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? 19 And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is, God. 20 Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother. 21 And he said, All these have I kept from my youth up. 22 Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that… Read the whole commentary →