Matthew 19:23

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, "Most certainly 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."

Truly I Say to You

I Tell You the Truth

Jesus Said

Kingdom of Heaven

Truly I Tell You

Verily I Say Unto You

Jesus

Matthew 13:22

What was sown among the thorns, this is he who hears the word, but the cares of this age 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 you see 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 Yahweh 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 didn't build,

Deuteronomy 8:10-18

You shall eat and be full, and you shall bless Yahweh 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

Don't 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, "Most certainly 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 to him, "The first." Jesus said to them, "Most certainly 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 covetousness, for a man's life doesn't 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 aren't able to serve God and mammon."

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, "Most certainly, I tell you, unless one is born anew, he can't see the Kingdom of God."

John 3:5

Jesus answered, "Most certainly I tell you, unless one is born of water and spirit, he can't 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. Don't 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.