Matthew 19:23

But Jeshu said to his disciples, Amen I say unto you, that it is difficult for the rich to enter the kingdom of heaven.

The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge

In The King James Version

Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.

In Context

22But he, the young man, heard this word, and went away with sadness, for he had great property.

24Again I say to you, that it is easier for a camel to enter through the aperture of a needle, than the rich to enter into the kingdom of Aloha.

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Cross References

Matthew 5:20For I say to you, that unless your righteousness shall abound more than that of the scribes and the Pharishee, 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 children, you shall not enter the kingdom of heaven.

Mark 10:23And Jeshu beheld his disciples, and said to them, How hard to those who have riches to enter the kingdom of Aloha!

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 →

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