Matthew 19:23

A Rich Young Man

²² But when the young man heard this statement, he went away grieving; for he was one who owned much property. ²³ And Jesus said to His disciples, “Truly I say to you, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. ²⁴ Again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.”

Truly I Say to You

I Tell You the Truth

Jesus Said

Kingdom of Heaven

Truly I Tell You

Verily I Say Unto You

Jesus

Matthew 13:22

And the one on whom seed was sown among the thorns, this is the man who hears the word, and the worry of the world and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.

Mark 10:23

And Jesus, looking around, *said to His disciples, “How hard it will be for those who are wealthy to enter the kingdom of God!”

Luke 18:24

And Jesus looked at him and said, “How hard it is for those who are wealthy to enter the kingdom of God!

1 Corinthians 1:26

For consider your calling, brethren, that there were not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble;

1 Timothy 6:9-10

But those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful desires which plunge men into ruin and destruction.

Deuteronomy 6:10-12

“Then it shall come about when the Lord your God brings you into the land which He swore to your fathers, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, to give you, great and splendid cities which you did not build,

Deuteronomy 8:10-18

When you have eaten and are satisfied, you shall bless the Lord your God for the good land which He has given you.

Job 31:24-25

“If I have put my confidence in gold,
And called fine gold my trust,

Psalm 49:6-7

Even those who trust in their wealth
And boast in the abundance of their riches?

Psalm 49:16-19

Do not be afraid when a man becomes rich,
When the glory of his house is increased;

Proverbs 11:28

He who trusts in his riches will fall,
But the righteous will flourish like the green leaf.

Proverbs 30:8-9

Keep deception and lies far from me,
Give me neither poverty nor riches;
Feed me with the food that is my portion,

Matthew 5:20

“For I say to you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 18:3

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

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 that the tax collectors and prostitutes will get into the kingdom of God before you.

Luke 12:15-21

Then He said to them, “Beware, and be on your guard against every form of greed; for not even when one has an abundance does his life consist of his possessions.”

Luke 16:13-14

No servant can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and wealth.”

Luke 16:19-28

“Now there was a rich man, and he habitually dressed in purple and fine linen, joyously living in splendor every day.

John 3:3

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

John 3:5

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

Acts 14:22

strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to continue in the faith, and saying, “Through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God.”

James 1:9-11

But the brother of humble circumstances is to glory in his high position;

James 2:6

But you have dishonored the poor man. Is it not the rich who oppress you and personally drag you into court?

James 5:1-4

Come now, you rich, weep and howl for your miseries which are coming upon you.