Matthew 19:23

Translations

Modern

Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Truly I tell you, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven.

Traditional

Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.

Literal

And Jesus said to His disciples, “Truly I say to you that with difficulty a rich man will enter into the kingdom of the heavens.

Latin

Jesus autem dixit discipulis suis: Amen dico vobis, quia dives difficile intrabit in regnum cælorum.

Original

Greek

English

Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Truly I tell you, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven.

Notes

Matthew 19:23

Jesus teaches a lesson about discipleship from the rich man's sad refusal. It is difficult for the rich to humble themselves, admit their needs, and trust in God (see Matthew 5:3; Luke 6:24; 1 Timothy 6:9–10).
The kingdom of heaven here means eternal life (Matthew 19:16–17, 29) or salvation as a result of God's renewing work (19:25–26).

Matthew 19:1–20:34

Jesus was traveling to Jerusalem (Matthew 19:1; 20:29; 21:1). This was another chance to teach the disciples what it means to be his disciples.

Theme notes and profiles

God’s Promised Kingdom Miracles

Events

Jesus Teaches in Pereac. AD 30

Related verses

1 Timothy 6:9–10
Those who want to be rich, however, fall into temptation and become ensnared by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction.
Matthew 13:22
The seed sown among the thorns is the one who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.
Mark 10:23
Then Jesus looked around and said to His disciples, “How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God!”
James 5:1–4
Come now, you who are rich, weep and wail over the misery to come upon you.
Luke 18:24
Seeing the man’s sadness, Jesus said, “How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God!
Proverbs 30:8–9
Keep falsehood and deceitful words far from me. Give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the bread that is my portion.
1 Corinthians 1:26
Brothers, consider the time of your calling: Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were powerful; not many were of noble birth.
Matthew 18:3
“Truly I tell you,” He said, “unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
Proverbs 11:28
He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like foliage.
John 3:3
Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.”
James 2:6
But you have dishonored the poor. Is it not the rich who oppress you and drag you into court?
James 1:9–11
The brother in humble circumstances should exult in his high position.

Parallels

Mark 10:17–31 Luke 18:18–30

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Gospel of Matthew Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven

Topics

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