Matthew 19:23

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 19:23

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

Then Jesus said to his disciples: "Amen, I say to you, that the wealthy shall enter with difficulty into the kingdom of heaven.

ERV

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.

NHEB

Jesus said to his disciples, "Truly I say to you, it is difficult for a rich person to enter the kingdom of heaven.

SMT

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.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 19:23

ThenG1161Conjunction saidG2036 JesusG2424Noun MasculineuntohisG846 disciplesG3101Noun Masculine VerilyG281IsayG3004VerbuntoyouG5213 ThatG3754ConjunctionarichmanG4145AdjectiveshallhardlyG1423Adverb enterG1525Verb intoG1519PrepositionthekingdomG932Noun FeminineofheavenG3772Noun Masculine

Commentary for Matthew 19:23

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

Overview of Matthew 19:23

Summary

Jesus teaches about difficulty of wealthy entering heaven

Event

Teaching on wealth barriers

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD