Matthew 19:24

"I tell you again, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven."

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

In Context

23So Jesus said to his disciples. "In solemn truth I tell you that a rich man will find it difficult to enter the kingdom of heaven.

25When they heard this the disciples were utterly astounded. "Who then can be saved?" they exclaimed. Jesus looked at them.

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Cross References

Matthew 19:26"With men this is impossible," he said, "but with God all things are possible."

Mark 10:24The disciples were amazed at his words. Jesus looked around and said again to them.

John 5:44"How can you believe when you receive glory from, one another, and have no desire for the glory which comes from the only God?

Matthew Henry on Matthew 19:24-30

The Recompense of Christ's Followers. 23 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven. 24 And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. 25 When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved? 26 But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible. 27 Then… Read the whole commentary →

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