Parallel Verses
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.
New American Standard Bible
And Jesus said to His disciples,
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.
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 But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions. 23 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven. 24 And again I say unto 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 also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.
Mark 10:23
And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!
Luke 18:24
And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!
1 Corinthians 1:26
For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:
1 Timothy 6:9-10
But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
Deuteronomy 6:10-12
And it shall be, when the LORD thy God shall have brought thee into the land which he sware unto thy fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give thee great and goodly cities, which thou buildedst not,
Deuteronomy 8:10-18
When thou hast eaten and art full, then thou shalt bless the LORD thy God for the good land which he hath given thee.
Job 31:24-25
If I have made gold my hope, or have said to the fine gold, Thou art my confidence;
Psalm 49:6-7
They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;
Psalm 49:16-19
Be not thou afraid when one is made 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 branch.
Proverbs 30:8-9
Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me:
Matthew 5:20
For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 18:3
And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 21:31
Whether of them twain did the will of his father? They say unto him, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.
Luke 12:15-21
And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.
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 hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
Luke 16:19-28
There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:
John 3:3
Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
John 3:5
Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
Acts 14:22
Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.
James 1:9-11
Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted:
James 2:6
But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats?
James 5:1-4
Go to now, ye rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon you.