Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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!
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 the saying, he went away sad, for he was one who had great possessions. 23 Jesus said to his disciples, "Truly I say to you, a rich man will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven with difficulty. 24 Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of God."
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Matthew 13:22
And what was sown among the thorns, this is he who hears the word, but the cares of the world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and he becomes unfruitful.
Mark 10:23
Jesus looked around, and said to his disciples, "How difficult it is for those who have riches to enter into the Kingdom of God."
Luke 18:24
Jesus, seeing that he became very sad, said, "How hard it is for those who have riches to enter into the Kingdom of God.
1 Corinthians 1:26
For consider your calling, brothers, that not many are wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, and not many noble;
1 Timothy 6:9-10
But those who are determined to be rich fall into a temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful lusts, such as drown men in ruin and destruction.
Deuteronomy 6:10-12
It shall be, when the LORD your God shall bring you into the land which he swore to your fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give you, great and goodly cities, which you did not build,
Deuteronomy 8:10-18
You shall eat and be full, and you shall bless the LORD your God for the good land which he has given you.
Job 31:24-25
"If I have made gold my hope, and have said to the fine gold, 'You are my confidence;'
Psalm 49:6-7
Those who trust in their wealth, and boast in the multitude of their riches?
Psalm 49:16-19
Do not be afraid when a man is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased.
Proverbs 11:28
He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.
Proverbs 30:8-9
Remove far from me falsehood and lies. Give me neither poverty nor riches. Feed me with the food that is needful for me;
Matthew 5:20
For I tell you that unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, there is no way you will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
Matthew 18:3
and said, "Truly I tell you, unless you turn, and become as little children, you will in no way enter into 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 tell you that the tax collectors and the prostitutes are entering into the Kingdom of God before you.
Luke 12:15-21
He said to them, "Beware. Keep yourselves from all covetousness, for a man's life does not consist of the abundance of the things which he possesses."
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 one, and despise the other. You are not able to serve God and wealth."
Luke 16:19-28
"Now there was a certain rich man, and he was clothed in purple and fine linen, living in luxury every day.
John 3:3
Jesus answered him, "Truly, truly, I tell you, unless one is born again he cannot see the Kingdom of God."
John 3:5
Jesus answered, "Truly, truly, I tell you, unless one is born of water and Spirit he cannot enter into the Kingdom of God.
Acts 14:22
confirming the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that through many afflictions we must enter into the Kingdom of God.
James 1:9-11
But let the brother in humble circumstances glory in his high position;
James 2:6
But you have dishonored the poor man. Do not the rich oppress you, and personally drag you before the courts?
James 5:1-4
Come now, you rich, weep and howl for your miseries that are coming on you.