Matthew 19:23
At this, Jesus said to his disciples, “I tell you that a rich person will find it hard to enter the kingdom of heaven!
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In Context
22On hearing these words, the young man went away distressed, for he had great possessions.
Cross References
Psalms 49:6who put their trust in their wealth, and boast of their boundless riches?
Matthew 5:20Indeed I tell you that, unless you obey God’s commands better than of the teachers of the Law, and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 18:3“I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven at all.
Mark 10:23Then Jesus looked around, and said to his disciples, “How hard it will be for people of wealth to enter 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 →