Matthew 19:24

And again I say to you, it is lighter (for) a camel to pass through a needle’s eye, [or it is easier (for) a camel to pass through the hole of a needle], than (for) a rich man to enter into the kingdom of heavens.

Wycliffe Modern Spelling

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 to his disciples, I say to you truth, [or Truly I say to you], (or I tell you the truth), for a rich man of hard shall enter into the kingdom of heavens.

25When these things were heard, the disciples wondered greatly, and said, Who then may be safe? (or Then who can be saved?)

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Cross References

Matthew 19:26Jesus beheld (them), and said to them, With men this thing is impossible; but with God all things be possible.

Mark 10:24And the disciples were astonied in his words (or And the disciples were astonished at his words). And Jesus again answered, and said to them, Ye little children [or Little sons], how hard it is for men that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God.

John 5:44How may ye believe, that receive glory each of (the) other, and ye seek not the glory that is of God alone? (How can ye believe, ye who receive your glory from one another, and seek not the glory that is from God alone?)

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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