Whoever trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will flourish like a green leaf.
Matthew 19:23 - English Standard Version 2016 And Jesus said to his disciples, “Truly, I say to you, only with difficulty will a rich person enter the kingdom of heaven. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 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 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) 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 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 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 Then Jesus said to his disciples: Amen, I say to you, that a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven. |
Whoever trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will flourish like a green leaf.
As for what was sown among thorns, this is the one who hears the word, but the cares of the world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and it proves unfruitful.
and said, “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
When the young man heard this he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.
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 the prostitutes go into the kingdom of God before you.
For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
And Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, “How difficult it will be for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!”
Jesus, seeing that he had become sad, said, “How difficult it is for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!
Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.”
Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.
strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to continue in the faith, and saying that through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God.
For consider your calling, brothers: not many of you were wise according to worldly standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth.
But you have dishonored the poor man. Are not the rich the ones who oppress you, and the ones who drag you into court?