Matthew 19:24

Again I say unto you—Easier, is it for, a camel, through the eye of a needle, to enter, than a rich man—into the kingdom of God.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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

23And, Jesus, said unto his disciples—Verily, I say unto you, A rich man, with difficulty, shall enter into the kingdom of the heavens.

25And, hearing it, the disciples were being struck with the greatest astonishment, saying—Who then can be saved?

Read all of Matthew 19

Cross References

Matthew 19:26And, looking intently, Jesus said unto them—With men, this is, impossible, but, with God, all things are possible.

Mark 10:24And, the disciples, were in amazement, because of the words. But, Jesus, again answering, saith unto them—Children! how difficult, it is, to enter, into the kingdom of God!

John 5:44How can, ye, believe,—Glory from one another, receiving; and, the glory which is from the only God, are not seeking?

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 →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study Matthew 19:24