Matthew 19:23

Modern English Version

Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Truly, I say to you that it will be hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven.

Cross References

Proverbs 11:28

He who trusts in his riches will wither, but the righteous will flourish like a green leaf.

Matthew 13:22

He also who received seed among the thorns is he who hears the word, but the cares of this age and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and he becomes unfruitful.

Matthew 18:3

and said, “Truly I say to you, unless you are converted and become like little children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 19:22

But when the young man heard this, he went away sorrowful. For he had great possessions.

Matthew 21:31

“Which of the two did the will of his father?” They said, “The first.” Jesus said to them, “Truly I say to you, the tax collectors and prostitutes enter the kingdom of God before you.

Matthew 5:20

For I say to you that unless your righteousness exceeds the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, you will in no way enter the kingdom of heaven.

Mark 10:23

Jesus looked around and said to His disciples, “How hard it will be for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!”

Luke 18:24

When Jesus saw that he became very sorrowful, He said, “How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God!

John 3:3

Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly I say to you, unless a man is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”

John 3:5

Jesus answered, “Truly, truly I say to you, unless a man is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.

Acts 14:22

strengthening the minds of the disciples and exhorting them to continue in the faith, to go through many afflictions and thus enter the kingdom of God.

1 Corinthians 1:26

For observe your calling, brothers. Among you, not many wise men according to the flesh, not many mighty men, and not many noble men were called.

James 2:6

But you have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you and drag you before the judgment seats?