Matthew 19:23
And, Jesus, said unto his disciples—Verily, I say unto you, A rich man, with difficulty, shall enter into the kingdom of the heavens.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
In Context
22And the young man, hearing, this word, went away sorrowing,—for he was holding large possessions.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 8:10So then thou shalt eat and be satisfied,—and bless Yahweh thy God, for the good land which he hath given unto thee.
Psalms 49:6As for them who are trusting in their wealth,—And, in the abundance of their riches, do boast themselves,
Proverbs 11:28He that trusteth in his riches, the same, shall fall, but, like the leaf, shall the righteous break forth.
Matthew 5:20For I say unto you, that, unless your righteousness exceed that of the Scribes and Pharisees, in nowise, may ye enter into the kingdom of the heavens.
Matthew 18:3and said—Verily, I say unto you, Except ye turn and become as the children, in nowise, shall ye enter into the kingdom of the heavens.
Mark 10:23And, looking around, Jesus saith unto his disciples—With what difficulty, shall, they who have money, 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 →