Matthew 19:23
and Jesus said to His disciples, “Truly I say to you that hardly will a rich man enter into the kingdom of the heavens;
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In Context
22And the young man, having heard the word, went away sorrowful, for he had many possessions;
Cross References
Deuteronomy 8:10And you have eaten and been satisfied, and have blessed your God YHWH on the good land which he has given to you.
Psalms 49:6Those trusting on their wealth, || And in the multitude of their riches, || Show themselves foolish.
Proverbs 11:28Whoever is confident in his wealth falls, || And as a leaf, the righteous flourish.
Matthew 5:20For I say to you that if your righteousness may not abound above that of the scribes and Pharisees, you may not enter into the kingdom of the heavens.
Matthew 18:3and said, “Truly I say to you, if you may not be turned and become as the children, you may not enter into the kingdom of the heavens;
Mark 10:23And Jesus having looked around, says to His disciples, “How hardly will they who 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 →