Matthew 19:23
Then Jesus said to his disciples, Truly do I say to you, it will be hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
22But the young man, on hearing this went away sorrowful; for he had great possessions.
Cross References
Psalms 49:6They who trust in their riches, And glory in the greatness of their wealth?
Proverbs 11:28He who trusteth in his riches shall fall; But the righteous shall flourish as a leaf.
Matthew 5:20For I say to you, Unless your righteousness shall exceed that of the scribes and Pharisees, ye will not enter the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 18:3and said, Truly do I say to you, Unless ye are changed, and become as children, ye will not enter the kingdom of heaven.
Mark 10:23And Jesus, looking round, saith to his disciples, How hardly shall they who have riches enter the kingdom t 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 →