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!

King James Version

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Other Translations for Luke 18:24

BSB

Seeing the man's sadness, Jesus said, "How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God!

AKJV

And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!

CPDV

Then Jesus, seeing him brought to sorrow, said: "How difficult it is for those who have money to enter into the kingdom of God!

ERV

And Jesus seeing him said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!

NHEB

And Jesus looked at him and said, "How hard it is for those who have riches to enter into the Kingdom of God.

SMT

And Jesus having seen him being sorely grieved, said, With how much difficulty shall they having possessions come into the kingdom of God!

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 18:24

AndG1161ConjunctionwhenJesusG2424Noun Masculine sawG1492VerbthatheG846 wasG1096VerbverysorrowfulG4036AdjectivehesaidG2036 HowG4459 hardlyG1423AdverbshalltheyG1525VerbthathaveG2192Verb richesG5536Noun Neuter enterG1525Verb intoG1519PrepositionthekingdomG932Noun FeminineofGodG2316Noun Masculine

Commentary for Luke 18:24

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Luke 18:24

Summary

Possessions obstruct entrance into spiritual kingdom

Event

Jesus teaches about riches blocking salvation

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD