Parallel Verses
Anderson New Testament
Jesus said to his disciples: Verily I say to you, A rich man will with difficulty enter into the kingdom of heaven.
New American Standard Bible
And Jesus said to His disciples,
King James Version
Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Holman Bible
Then Jesus said to His disciples,
International Standard Version
Then Jesus told his disciples, "I tell all of you with certainty, it will be hard for a rich person to get into the kingdom from heaven.
A Conservative Version
And Jesus said to his disciples, Truly I say to you, that a rich man will enter into the kingdom of the heavens difficultly.
American Standard Version
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.
Amplified
Jesus said to His disciples,
An Understandable Version
Jesus said to His disciples, "Truly I tell you, it is difficult for a rich person to enter the kingdom of heaven.
Bible in Basic English
And Jesus said to his disciples, Truly I say to you, It is hard for a man with much money to go into the kingdom of heaven.
Common New Testament
Then Jesus said to his disciples, "Truly I say to you, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven.
Daniel Mace New Testament
then said Jesus to his disciples, I declare unto you, it will be difficult for a rich man to enter into the gospel kingdom.
Darby Translation
And Jesus said to his disciples, Verily I say unto you, A rich man shall with difficulty enter into the kingdom of the heavens;
Godbey New Testament
And Jesus said to His disciples, Truly I say unto you, that a rich man will hardly enter into the kingdom of the heavens.
Goodspeed New Testament
Jesus said to his disciples, "I tell you, it will be hard for a rich man to get into the Kingdom of Heaven!
John Wesley New Testament
Then said Jesus to his disciples, Verily I say to you, a rich man shall with difficulty enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Julia Smith Translation
And Jesus said to his disciples, Truly I say to you, That with difficulty shall a rich one come into the kingdom of the heavens.
King James 2000
Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And Jesus said to his disciples, "Truly I say to you that with difficulty a rich person will enter into the kingdom of heaven!
Modern King James verseion
Then Jesus said to His disciples, Truly I say to you that a rich man will with great difficulty enter into the kingdom of Heaven.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Then Jesus said then unto his disciples: "Verily I say unto you, it is hard for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of heaven.
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.
Montgomery New Testament
So Jesus said to his disciples. "In solemn truth I tell you that a rich man will find it difficult to enter the kingdom of heaven.
NET Bible
Then Jesus said to his disciples, "I tell you the truth, it will be hard for a rich person to enter the kingdom of heaven!
New Heart English Bible
Jesus said to his disciples, "Truly I say to you, a rich man will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven with difficulty.
Noyes New Testament
Then Jesus said to his disciples, Truly do I say to you, it will be hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven.
Sawyer New Testament
And Jesus said to his disciples, I tell you truly, that a rich man will enter into the kingdom of heaven with difficulty.
The Emphasized Bible
And, Jesus, said unto his disciples - Verily, I say unto you, A rich man, with difficulty, shall enter into the kingdom of the heavens.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Then Jesus said to his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That very difficultly shall a rich man enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Twentieth Century New Testament
At this, Jesus said to his disciples: "I tell you that a rich man will find it hard to enter the Kingdom of Heaven!
Webster
Then said Jesus to his disciples, Verily I say to you, that a rich man shall with difficulty enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Weymouth New Testament
So Jesus said to His disciples, "I solemnly tell you that it is with difficulty that a rich man will enter the Kingdom of the Heavens.
Williams New Testament
Jesus said to His disciples, "I solemnly say to you, it will be hard for a rich man to get into the kingdom of heaven.
World English Bible
Jesus said to his disciples, "Most certainly I say to you, a rich man will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven with difficulty.
Worrell New Testament
And Jesus said to His disciples, "Verily I say to you, that with difficulty shall a rich man enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
Worsley New Testament
Then said Jesus to his disciples, Verily I tell you, that a rich man shall with difficulty enter into the kingdom of heaven:
Youngs Literal Translation
and Jesus said to his disciples, 'Verily I say to you, that hardly shall a rich man enter into the reign of the heavens;
Themes
Kingdom of God » Who shall have a hard time entering into the kingdom of God
Kingdom of heaven » Rich people cannot enter
the Miracles of Christ » The dead raised to life
earthly Riches » The perils of » Hinder entrance into God's kingdom
earthly Treasures » The perils of » Hinder entrance into God's kingdom
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Matthew 19:23
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Rich Young Man
22 When the young man heard that saying, he went away grieved; for he had great possessions. 23 Jesus said to his disciples: Verily I say to you, A rich man will with difficulty enter into the kingdom of heaven. 24 And 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 into the kingdom of God.
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Matthew 13:22
He that received seed among the thorns, is he that hears the word; and the cares of this age, and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.
Mark 10:23
And Jesus looked around, and said to his disciples: With what difficulty will those who have riches enter into the kingdom of God!
Luke 18:24
When Jesus saw that he was very sad, he said: How difficult it is for those who have riches to enter into the kingdom of God!
1 Corinthians 1:26
For you see your calling, brethren, that not many wise men according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble call you;
1 Timothy 6:9-10
But those who will be rich fail into temptation and a snare, and many foolish and hurtful desires, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
Matthew 5:20
For I say to you, That, unless your righteousness excel that of the scribes and Pharisees, you can by no means enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 18:3
and said: Verily I say to you, Unless you turn and become as little children, you can not enter the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 21:31
Which of the two did the will of his father? They said to him, The first. Jesus said to them: Verily I say to you, The publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.
Luke 12:15-21
And he said to them: Take heed and beware of covetousness; for a man's life depends not on the abundance of his possessions.
Luke 16:13-14
No servant can serve two masters; for he will either hate the one, and love the other; or he will cleave to the one, and despise the other. You can not serve God and riches.
Luke 16:19-28
There was a certain rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen, and feasted sumptuously every day.
John 3:3
Jesus answered and said to him: Verily, verily I say to you, unless a man be born again, he can not see the kingdom of God.
John 3:5
Jesus answered: Verily, verily I say to you, unless a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he can not enter into the kingdom of God.
Acts 14:22
strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and saying, that through many afflictions we mast enter the kingdom of God.
James 1:9-11
Let the brother that is in a lowly condition, glory in his exaltation:
James 2:6
But you dishonor the poor man. Do not the rich oppress you, and do they not themselves drag you to the judgment-seats?
James 5:1-4
Come, now, you rich men, weep and lament for your miseries that are coming upon you.