Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 And the young man having heard the word, departed, being grieved: for he was holding many possessions. 23 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. 24 And again I say to you, It is of easier labor for a camel to pass through the hole of a needle, than for a rich one to come into the kingdom of God.
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Matthew 13:22
And he having sown among thorns, this is he hearing the word; and the care of this time, and the deceit of riches, choke the word, and it is unfruitful.
Mark 10:23
And Jesus having looked round, said to his disciples, With what difficulty shall they having property enter into the kingdom of God
Luke 18:24
And Jesus having seen him being sorely grieved, said, With how much difficulty shall they having possessions come into the kingdom of God!
1 Corinthians 1:26
For ye see your calling, brethren, that not many wise according to the flesh, not many powerful, not, many well born:
1 Timothy 6:9-10
And they wishing to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and many eager desires, unwise and hurtful, which sink men into ruin and perdition.
Deuteronomy 6:10-12
And it was when Jehovah thy God shall bring thee in to the land which he sware to thy fathers, to Abraham, to Isaak and to Jacob, to give to thee cities great and good which thou didst not build,
Deuteronomy 8:10-18
And thou atest and wert satisfied, and didst bless Jehovah thy God for the good land which he gave to thee.
Job 31:24-25
If I set gold my hope, and said to gold, My trust;
Psalm 49:6-7
They trusting upon their wealth, and they will glory in the multitude of their riches.
Psalm 49:16-19
Thou shalt not fear when a man shall be enriched, and when the honor of his house shall be increased;
Proverbs 11:28
He trusting in his riches himself shall fall: and the just shall flourish as the foliage.
Proverbs 30:8-9
Vanity and the word of falsehood remove far from me; thou wilt not give to me poverty and riches; feed me with bread of my allowance:
Matthew 5:20
For I say to you, That except your justice abound more than the scribes and Pharisees, ye should not come into the kingdom of the heavens.
Matthew 18:3
And said, Truly I say to you, Except ye be turned, and become as young children, ye should not come into the kingdom of the heavens.
Matthew 21:31
Which of the two did the father's will? They say to him, The first. Jesus says to them, Truly I say to you, that publicans and harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.
Luke 12:15-21
And he said to them, See, and watch yourselves from covetousness: for not in the abounding to any one of his possessions is his life.
Luke 16:13-14
No servant can serve two lords: for he will either hate one, and love the other; or he will hold firmly to one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
Luke 16:19-28
A certain man was rich, and was clothed in purple and fine linen, being daily splendidly gladdened:
John 3:3
Jesus answered and said to him, Amen, amen, I say to thee, Except any one be born from above, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
John 3:5
Jesus says to him, Truly, truly, I say to thee, Except any one be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot come into the kingdom of God.
Acts 14:22
And supporting the souls of the disciples, beseeching to remain in the faith, that through many pressures we must come into the kingdom of God.
James 1:9-11
And let the humble brother boast in his elevation:
James 2:6
And ye have despised the beggar. Do not the rich bring you into subjection, and draw you before tribunals?
James 5:1-4
Come on now, ye rich, weep, uttering loud cries of grief for the misfortunes coming upon you.