Matthew 19:23
And Jesus said to his disciples: Verily I say to you, it is difficult for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of heaven.
James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta
In The King James Version
In Context
22And the young man heard that speech, and he went away in sadness; for he had much property.
Cross References
Matthew 5:20For I say to you, that unless your righteousness shall abound more than that of the Scribes and Pharisees, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 18:3and said: Verily I say to you, that unless ye be converted, and become like children, ye will not enter the kingdom of heaven.
Mark 10:23And Jesus looked upon his disciples, and said to them: How hard for those who possess wealth, to enter into 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 →