Matthew 19:23

A Rich Young Man

²² But the young man, having heard the word, went away grieved, for he had large possessions. ²³ And Jesus said to his disciples, Verily I say unto you, A rich man shall with difficulty enter into the kingdom of the heavens; ²⁴ and again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to enter a needle's eye than a rich man into the kingdom of God.

Truly I Say to You

I Tell You the Truth

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Kingdom of Heaven

Truly I Tell You

Verily I Say Unto You

Jesus

Matthew 13:22

And he that is sown among the thorns this is he who hears the word, and the anxious care of this life, and the deceit of riches choke the word, and he becomes unfruitful.

Mark 10:23

And Jesus looking around says to his disciples, How difficultly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!

Luke 18:24

But when Jesus saw that he became very sorrowful, he said, How difficultly shall those who have riches enter into the kingdom of God;

1 Corinthians 1:26

For consider your calling, brethren, that there are not many wise according to flesh, not many powerful, not many high-born.

1 Timothy 6:9-10

But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and many unwise and hurtful lusts, which plunge men into destruction and ruin.

Deuteronomy 6:10-12

And it shall be, when Jehovah thy God bringeth thee into the land which he swore unto thy fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give thee: great and good cities which thou buildedst not,

Deuteronomy 8:10-18

And thou shalt eat and be filled, and shalt bless Jehovah thy God for the good land which he hath given thee.

Job 31:24-25

If I have made gold my hope, or said to the fine gold, My confidence!

Psalm 49:6-7

They depend upon their wealth, and boast themselves in the abundance of their riches. ...

Psalm 49:16-19

Be not afraid when a man becometh rich, when the glory of his house is increased:

Proverbs 11:28

He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as a leaf.

Proverbs 30:8-9

Remove far from me vanity and lies; give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the bread of my daily need:

Matthew 5:20

For I say unto you, that unless your righteousness surpass that of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no wise enter into the kingdom of the heavens.

Matthew 18:3

and said, Verily I say to you, Unless ye are converted and become as little children, ye will not at all enter into the kingdom of the heavens.

Matthew 21:31

Which of the two did the will of the father? They say to him, The first. Jesus says to them, Verily I say unto you that the tax-gatherers and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.

Luke 12:15-21

And he said to them, Take heed and keep yourselves from all covetousness, for it is not because a man is in abundance that his life is in his possessions.

Luke 16:13-14

No servant can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and will love the other, or he will cleave to the one and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

Luke 16:19-28

Now there was a rich man and he was clothed in purple and fine linen, making good cheer in splendour every day.

John 3:3

Jesus answered and said to him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except any one be born anew he cannot see the kingdom of God.

John 3:5

Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except any one be born of water and of Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.

Acts 14:22

establishing the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to abide in the faith, and that through many tribulations we must enter into the kingdom of God.

James 1:9-11

But let the brother of low degree glory in his elevation,

James 2:6

But ye have despised the poor man. Do not the rich oppress you, and do not they drag you before the tribunals?

James 5:1-4

Go to now, ye rich, weep, howling over your miseries that are coming upon you.