Matthew 19:23 - The Scriptures 2009

²³ And יהושע said to His taught ones, “Truly, I say to you that it is hard for a rich man to enter into the reign of the heavens.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

²³ Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²³ And Jesus said to His disciples, Truly I say to you, it will be difficult for a rich man to get into the kingdom of heaven.

American Standard Version (1901)

²³ And Jesus said unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, It is hard for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of heaven.

Common English Bible

²³ Then Jesus said to his disciples, “I assure you that it will be very hard for a rich person to enter the kingdom of heaven.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²³ Then Jesus said to his disciples: "Amen, I say to you, that the wealthy shall enter with difficulty into the kingdom of heaven.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

²³ Then Jesus said to his disciples: Amen, I say to you, that a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 19:23 Cross References

Proverbs 11:28

He who trusts in his riches falls, But the righteous flourish like a leaf.

Matthew 13:22

“And that sown among the thorns is he who hears the word, and the worry of this age and the deceit of riches choke the word, and it becomes fruitless.

Matthew 18:3

and said, “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become as little children, you shall by no means enter into the reign of the heavens.

Matthew 19:22

And when the young man heard the word, he went away sad, because he had many possessions.

Matthew 21:31

“Which of the two did the desire of the father?” They said to Him, “The first.” יהושע said to them, “Truly, I say to you that tax collectors and whores are entering into the reign of Elohim before you,

Matthew 5:20

For I say to you, that unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you shall by no means enter into the reign of the heavens.

Mark 10:23

And יהושע, looking around, said to His taught ones, “How hard it is for those who have money to enter into the reign of Elohim!”

Luke 18:24

And when יהושע saw that he became intensely sad, He said, “How hard it is for those who have money to enter into the reign of Elohim!

John 3:3

יהושע answered and said to him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born from above, he is unable to see the reign of Elohim.”

John 3:5

יהושע answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he is unable to enter into the reign of Elohim.

Acts 14:22

strengthening the beings of the taught ones, encouraging them to continue in the belief, and that through many pressures we have to enter the reign of Elohim.

1 Corinthians 1:26

For look at your calling, brothers, that there were not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble.

James 2:6

But you have shown disrespect towards the poor man. Do not the rich oppress you and drag you into the courts?