Jesus said to his disciples, “Most certainly I say to you, a rich man will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven with difficulty.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Matthew 19:23 in context
Matthew 19:20–26
20
The young man said to him, “All these things I have observed from my youth. What do I still lack?”
21
Jesus said to him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have, and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.”
22
But when the young man heard this, he went away sad, for he was one who had great possessions.
23
Selected verse
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 God’s Kingdom.”
25
When the disciples heard it, they were exceedingly astonished, saying, “Who then can be saved?”
26
Looking at them, Jesus said, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
Continue with Matthew 19
Read the complete chapter in World English Bible Updated.
Open Matthew 19