Matthew 19:23
Then Jesus said to his disciples: Amen, I say to you, that a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
In Context
22And when the young man had heard this word, he went away sad: for he had great possessions.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 8:10That when thou hast eaten, and art full, thou mayst bless the Lord thy God for the excellent land which he hath given thee.
Psalms 49:6Why shall I fear in the evil day? the iniquity of my heel shall encompass me.
Proverbs 11:28He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the just shall spring up as a green leaf.
Matthew 5:20For I tell you, that unless your justice abound more than that of the scribes and Pharisees, you shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 18:3And said: Amen I say to you, unless you be converted, and become as little children, you shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Mark 10:23And Jesus looking round about, saith to his disciples: How hardly shall they that have riches, 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 →