Matthew 19:23

James Moffatt - New Testament

And Jesus said to his disciples, "I tell you truly, it will be difficult for a rich man to get into the Realm of heaven.

Cross References

Matthew 13:22

As for him who is sown 'among thorns,' that is the man who listens to the word, but the worry of the world and the delight of being rich choke the word; so it proves unfruitful.

Mark 10:23

Jesus looked round and said to his disciples, "How difficult it is for those who have money to get into the Realm of God!"

Luke 18:24

So Jesus looked at him and said, "How difficult it is for those who have money to enter the Realm of God!

1 Corinthians 1:26

Why, look at your own ranks, my brothers; not many wise men (that is, judged by human standards), not many leading men, not many of good birth, have been called!

John 3:3

Jesus replied, "Truly, truly I tell you, no one can see God's Realm unless he is born from above."

James 2:6

Now you insult the poor. Is it not the rich who lord it over you and drag you to court?

Acts 14:22

strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to hold by the faith, and telling them that "we have to get into the Realm of God through many a trouble."

John 3:5

Jesus replied, "Truly, truly I tell you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter God's Realm.

Matthew 18:3

and said, "I tell you truly, unless you turn and become like children, you will never get into the Realm of heaven at all.

Matthew 5:20

For I tell you, unless your goodness excels that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never get into the Realm of heaven.

Matthew 21:31

Which of the two did the will of the father?" They said, "The last." Jesus said to them, "I tell you truly, the taxgatherers and harlots are going into the Realm of God before you.

Matthew 19:22

When the young man heard that, he went sadly away, for he had great possessions.