Matthew 19:23
Jesus said to his disciples, “Truly I say to you, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven.
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22But when the young man heard what Jesus said, he went away sorrowful, for he had many possessions.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 8:10You will eat and be full, and you will bless Yahweh your God for the good land that he has given you.
Psalms 49:6Why should I fear those who trust in their wealth 1 and boast about the amount of their riches? 1
Proverbs 11:28Those who trust in their riches will fall, 1 but like the leaf, righteous people will flourish. 1
Matthew 5:20For I say to you that unless your righteousness exceeds the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, you will in no way enter the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 18:3and said, “Truly I say to you, unless you turn and become like little children, you will in no way enter the kingdom of heaven.
Mark 10:23Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, “How difficult it is for those who are rich 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 →