The seed sown among the thorns is he who hears the word, but the cares of this world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.
Matthew 19:23 - The Text-Critical English New Testament Then 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. |
The seed sown among the thorns is he who hears the word, but the cares of this world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.
and said, “Truly I say to you, unless you change and become like little children, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.
But when the young man heard this, he went away sorrowful, for he had many possessions.
Which of the two did the will of his father?” They said to him, “The first.” Jesus said to them, “Truly I say to you, tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God ahead of you.
For I tell you, unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.
Then Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, “How difficult it will be for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God!”
When Jesus saw that the man had become very sorrowful, he said, “How difficult it will be for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God!
Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to yoʋ, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”
Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to yoʋ, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.
strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and telling them that through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God.
Consider your calling, brothers, that not many of you were wise according to the flesh, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth.
But you have dishonored the poor man. Is it not the rich who oppress you? Are they not the ones who drag you into court?