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<a href="/nlt/luke/18.htm">New Living Translation</a> When Jesus saw this, he said, “How hard it is for the rich to enter the Kingdom of God! <a href="/esv/luke/18.htm">English Standard Version</a> Jesus, seeing that he had become sad, said, “How difficult it is for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God! <a href="/bsb/luke/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Seeing the man’s sadness, Jesus said, “How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God! <a href="/blb/luke/18.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having seen him, Jesus became sorrowful, saying, "How difficultly those having riches shall enter into the kingdom of God. <a href="/kjv/luke/18.htm">King James Bible</a> And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! <a href="/nkjv/luke/18.htm">New King James Version</a> And when Jesus saw that he became very sorrowful, He said, “How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God! <a href="/nasb_/luke/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And Jesus looked at him and said, “How hard it is for those who are wealthy to enter the kingdom of God! <a href="/nasb/luke/18.htm">NASB 1995</a> And Jesus looked at him and said, &#8220How hard it is for those who are wealthy to enter the kingdom of God! <a href="/nasb77/luke/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And Jesus looked at him and said, “How hard it is for those who are wealthy to enter the kingdom of God! <a href="/lsb/luke/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And Jesus looked at him and said, “How hard it is for those who are wealthy to enter the kingdom of God! <a href="/amp/luke/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Jesus looked at him and said, “How difficult it is for those who are wealthy to enter the kingdom of God! <a href="/csb/luke/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Seeing that he became sad, Jesus said, “How hard it is for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God! <a href="/hcsb/luke/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Seeing that he became sad, Jesus said, &#8220How hard it is for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God! <a href="/asv/luke/18.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Jesus seeing him said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! <a href="/cev/luke/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jesus saw how sad the man was. So he said, "It's terribly hard for rich people to get into God's kingdom! <a href="/erv/luke/18.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Jesus seeing him said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! <a href="/gwt/luke/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Jesus watched him and said, "How hard it is for rich people to enter the kingdom of God! <a href="/gnt/luke/18.htm">Good News Translation</a> Jesus saw that he was sad and said, "How hard it is for rich people to enter the Kingdom of God! <a href="/isv/luke/18.htm">International Standard Version</a> So when Jesus saw how sad he was, he said, "How hard it is for rich people to get into the kingdom of God! <a href="/msb/luke/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Seeing the man?s sadness, Jesus said, ?How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God! <a href="/net/luke/18.htm">NET Bible</a> When Jesus noticed this, he said, "How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God! <a href="/nheb/luke/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And Jesus looked at him and said, "How hard it is for those who have riches to enter into the Kingdom of God. <a href="/wbt/luke/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly will they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! <a href="/wey/luke/18.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Jesus saw his sorrow, and said, "With how hard a struggle do the possessors of riches ever enter the Kingdom of God! <a href="/web/luke/18.htm">World English Bible</a> Jesus, seeing that he became very sad, said, “How hard it is for those who have riches to enter into God’s Kingdom! <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Jesus having seen him become very sorrowful, said, “How hardly will those having riches enter into the Kingdom of God! <a href="/blb/luke/18.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having seen him, Jesus became sorrowful, saying, "How difficultly those having riches shall enter into the kingdom of God. <a href="/ylt/luke/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Jesus having seen him become very sorrowful, said, 'How hardly shall those having riches enter into the reign of God! <a href="/slt/luke/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Jesus having seen him being sorely grieved, said, With how much difficulty shall they having possessions come into the kingdom of God!<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Jesus seeing him become sorrowful, said: How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God. <a href="/cpdv/luke/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then Jesus, seeing him brought to sorrow, said: “How difficult it is for those who have money to enter into the kingdom of God! <a href="/nabre/luke/18.htm">New American Bible</a> Jesus looked at him [now sad] and said, “How hard it is for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God! <a href="/nrsvce/luke/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Jesus looked at him and said, “How hard it is for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And when Jesus saw that he felt sad, he said, How difficult it is for those who have wealth to enter into the kingdom of God! <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/18.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And when Yeshua saw that it grieved him, he said, “How hard it is for those who have wealth to enter the Kingdom of God.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/18.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> When Jesus saw that he was very sad, he said: How difficult it is for those who have riches to enter into the kingdom of God! <a href="/godbey/luke/18.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Jesus seeing him said, <FR>How hardly will those having riches enter into the kingdom of God!<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/18.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then Jesus, observing that he was very sorrowful, said, How difficultly shall they who have riches, enter into the kingdom of God! <a href="/mace/luke/18.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Jesus perceiving him so very dejected, said, how difficult is it for those, who have riches, to enter into the kingdom of God! <a href="/wey/luke/18.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Jesus saw his sorrow, and said, "With how hard a struggle do the possessors of riches ever enter the Kingdom of God! <a href="/worrell/luke/18.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And Jesus, seeing him, said, <FR>"With what difficulty do those having riches enter into the Kingdom of God!<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/18.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, He said, <FR>How difficultly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God?<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/18-24.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=7263" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/18.htm">The Rich Young Ruler</a> …23But when the ruler heard this, he became very sad, because he was extremely wealthy. 24<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3708.htm" title="3708: Idōn (V-APA-NMS) -- Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.">Seeing</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">the man’s</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: genomenon (V-APM-AMS) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude."></a> <a href="/greek/4036.htm" title="4036: perilypon (Adj-AMS) -- Very sorrowful, greatly grieved. From peri and lupe; grieved all around, i.e. Intensely sad.">sadness,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsous (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">said,</a> <a href="/greek/4459.htm" title="4459: Pōs (Adv) -- Adverb from the base of pou; an interrogative particle of manner; in what way?; also as exclamation, how much!">“How</a> <a href="/greek/1423.htm" title="1423: dyskolōs (Adv) -- With difficulty, hardly. Adverb from duskolos; impracticably.">hard it is</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">for the</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold."></a> <a href="/greek/5536.htm" title="5536: chrēmata (N-ANP) -- Money, riches, possessions. Something useful or needed, i.e. Wealth, price.">rich</a> <a href="/greek/1531.htm" title="1531: eisporeuontai (V-PIM/P-3P) -- To journey in(to), I go in(to), enter, intervene. From eis and poreuomai; to enter.">to enter</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/932.htm" title="932: basileian (N-AFS) -- From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm.">kingdom</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God!</a> 25Indeed, it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/19-23.htm">Matthew 19:23-24</a> Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Truly I tell you, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. / Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.” <a href="/mark/10-23.htm">Mark 10:23-25</a> Then Jesus looked around and said to His disciples, “How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God!” / And the disciples were amazed at His words. But Jesus said to them again, “Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! / It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.” <a href="/proverbs/11-28.htm">Proverbs 11:28</a> He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like foliage. <a href="/james/5-1.htm">James 5:1-3</a> Come now, you who are rich, weep and wail over the misery to come upon you. / Your riches have rotted and moths have eaten your clothes. / Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and consume your flesh like fire. You have hoarded treasure in the last days. <a href="/1_timothy/6-9.htm">1 Timothy 6:9-10</a> 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. / For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. By craving it, some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows. <a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Matthew 6:19-21</a> Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. <a href="/revelation/3-17.htm">Revelation 3:17-18</a> You say, ‘I am rich; I have grown wealthy and need nothing.’ But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind, and naked. / I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined by fire so that you may become rich, white garments so that you may be clothed and your shameful nakedness not exposed, and salve to anoint your eyes so that you may see. <a href="/proverbs/28-20.htm">Proverbs 28:20</a> A faithful man will abound with blessings, but one eager to be rich will not go unpunished. <a href="/ecclesiastes/5-10.htm">Ecclesiastes 5:10-11</a> He who loves money is never satisfied by money, and he who loves wealth is never satisfied by income. This too is futile. / When good things increase, so do those who consume them; what then is the profit to the owner, except to behold them with his eyes? <a href="/psalms/49-6.htm">Psalm 49:6-7</a> They trust in their wealth and boast in their great riches. / No man can possibly redeem his brother or pay his ransom to God. <a href="/1_john/2-15.htm">1 John 2:15-17</a> Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. / For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but from the world. / The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever. <a href="/matthew/13-22.htm">Matthew 13:22</a> 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. <a href="/mark/4-19.htm">Mark 4:19</a> but the worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth, and the desire for other things come in and choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful. <a href="/luke/12-15.htm">Luke 12:15-21</a> And He said to them, “Watch out! Guard yourselves against every form of greed, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” / Then He told them a parable: “The ground of a certain rich man produced an abundance. / So he thought to himself, ‘What shall I do, since I have nowhere to store my crops?’ ... <a href="/ezekiel/7-19.htm">Ezekiel 7:19</a> They will throw their silver into the streets, and their gold will seem unclean. Their silver and gold cannot save them in the day of the wrath of the LORD. They cannot satisfy their appetites or fill their stomachs with wealth, for it became the stumbling block that brought their iniquity.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!he was.<a href="/mark/6-26.htm">Mark 6:26</a> And the king was exceeding sorry; yet for his oath's sake, and for their sakes which sat with him, he would not reject her.<a href="/2_corinthians/7-9.htm">2 Corinthians 7:9,10</a> Now I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye sorrowed to repentance: for ye were made sorry after a godly manner, that ye might receive damage by us in nothing… How.<a href="/deuteronomy/6-10.htm">Deuteronomy 6:10-12</a> And it shall be, when the LORD thy God shall have brought thee into the land which he sware unto thy fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give thee great and goodly cities, which thou buildedst not, … <a href="/deuteronomy/8-11.htm">Deuteronomy 8:11-17</a> Beware that thou forget not the LORD thy God, in not keeping his commandments, and his judgments, and his statutes, which I command thee this day: … <a href="/psalms/10-3.htm">Psalm 10:3</a> For the wicked boasteth of his heart's desire, and blesseth the covetous, whom the LORD abhorreth.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_peter/4-18.htm">Difficultly</a> <a href="/luke/18-17.htm">Enter</a> <a href="/luke/12-58.htm">Hard</a> <a href="/luke/11-46.htm">Hardly</a> <a href="/luke/18-22.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/18-17.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/mark/10-23.htm">Possessors</a> <a href="/luke/18-17.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/luke/18-23.htm">Rich</a> <a href="/luke/16-11.htm">Riches</a> <a href="/luke/18-23.htm">Sad</a> <a href="/luke/17-3.htm">Sorrow</a> <a href="/luke/18-23.htm">Sorrowful</a> <a href="/mark/10-24.htm">Struggle</a> <a href="/luke/18-23.htm">Wealth</a> <a href="/mark/12-41.htm">Wealthy</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_peter/4-18.htm">Difficultly</a> <a href="/luke/18-25.htm">Enter</a> <a href="/luke/19-21.htm">Hard</a> <a href="/acts/2-29.htm">Hardly</a> <a href="/luke/18-27.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/18-25.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/acts/4-34.htm">Possessors</a> <a href="/luke/18-25.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/luke/18-25.htm">Rich</a> <a href="/romans/2-4.htm">Riches</a> <a href="/luke/24-17.htm">Sad</a> <a href="/luke/22-45.htm">Sorrow</a> <a href="/john/16-20.htm">Sorrowful</a> <a href="/acts/23-10.htm">Struggle</a> <a href="/luke/19-2.htm">Wealth</a> <a href="/luke/19-2.htm">Wealthy</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 18</div>1. <a href="/luke/18-1.htm">Of the importunate widow.</a> 9. <a href="/luke/18-9.htm">Of the Pharisee and the tax collector.</a> 15. <a href="/luke/18-15.htm">Of Children brought to Jesus.</a> 18. <a href="/luke/18-18.htm">A ruler would follow Jesus, but is hindered by his riches.</a> 28. <a href="/luke/18-28.htm">The reward of those who leave all for his sake.</a> 31. <a href="/luke/18-31.htm">He foretells his death;</a> 35. <a href="/luke/18-35.htm">and restores a blind man to sight.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/18.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/18.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Seeing the man’s sadness Jesus observes the emotional state of the rich young ruler, who has just turned away sorrowfully after being challenged to sell all he has and follow Christ. This moment highlights Jesus' compassion and understanding of human emotions. It also underscores the personal nature of Jesus' ministry, as He engages with individuals on a deep, personal level. The sadness of the man reflects the internal conflict between his desire for eternal life and his attachment to worldly possessions.Jesus said This phrase emphasizes the authority of Jesus' words. In the Gospels, when Jesus speaks, it is with divine authority and wisdom. His teachings often challenge societal norms and personal beliefs, calling individuals to a higher standard of living and understanding. The words of Jesus are central to Christian doctrine and are seen as the ultimate guide for faith and practice.How hard it is for the rich This statement addresses the spiritual challenge that wealth can pose. In the cultural context of first-century Judea, wealth was often seen as a sign of God's favor. However, Jesus turns this notion on its head, suggesting that wealth can be a hindrance to spiritual growth and entry into God's kingdom. This teaching is consistent with other biblical passages that warn against the dangers of riches, such as <a href="/1_timothy/6-9.htm">1 Timothy 6:9-10</a>, which speaks of the love of money as a root of all kinds of evil.to enter the kingdom of God! The "kingdom of God" is a central theme in Jesus' teachings, representing both a present reality and a future hope. It signifies God's reign and rule, both in the hearts of believers and ultimately in the world. Entering the kingdom requires a transformation of heart and priorities, often involving a relinquishment of earthly attachments. This phrase challenges believers to evaluate what they value most and to prioritize their relationship with God above all else. The difficulty for the rich to enter the kingdom is not due to wealth itself, but the potential for wealth to become an idol, distracting from wholehearted devotion to God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure in this passage, Jesus is teaching His disciples about the challenges wealth can pose to spiritual life. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_rich_man.htm">The Rich Man</a> Although not named in this specific verse, the context involves a rich young ruler who approached Jesus to inquire about eternal life. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> Jesus' followers who are present during this teaching moment, learning about the spiritual implications of wealth. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_kingdom_of_god.htm">The Kingdom of God</a> A central theme in Jesus' teachings, representing the reign and rule of God, both in the present and future.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_spiritual_challenge_of_wealth.htm">The Spiritual Challenge of Wealth</a> Wealth can create a false sense of security and self-sufficiency, making it difficult to rely on God. <a href="/topical/t/the_heart's_true_treasure.htm">The Heart's True Treasure</a> Jesus calls us to examine where our true treasure lies, urging us to prioritize heavenly riches over earthly wealth. <a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god.htm">Dependence on God</a> Entering the kingdom of God requires humility and dependence on God, not on material possessions. <a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_generosity.htm">The Call to Generosity</a> Followers of Christ are encouraged to use their resources to bless others and advance God's kingdom. <a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a> Believers are reminded to maintain an eternal perspective, valuing spiritual wealth over temporal riches.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_18.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 18</a> <a href="/q/did_jesus_truly_overcome_death.htm">How can worldly wealth secure eternal friendships?</a> <a href="/q/key_teachings_events_in_luke.htm">What are the key teachings and events in Luke?</a> <a href="/q/does_proverbs_10_15_conflict_with_jesus.htm">Proverbs 10:15 depicts wealth as a 'fortified city'--does this conflict with Jesus' warnings about riches in the New Testament?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_luke_16_18_with_matt_19_9.htm">How can Luke 16:18's stark prohibition on divorce be reconciled with other scriptures (e.g., Matthew 19:9) that appear more nuanced on the issue?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/18.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(24-27) When Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful.--See Notes on <a href="/context/matthew/19-23.htm" title="Then said Jesus to his disciples, Truly I say to you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.">Matthew 19:23-26</a>; <a href="/context/mark/10-23.htm" title="And Jesus looked round about, and said to his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!">Mark 10:23-27</a>. The better MSS. give simply, "When Jesus saw him, He said . . ."How hardly shall they that have riches . . .--Another verbal agreement with St. Mark.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/18.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 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! The temptations which beset a rich man are so many and so various. The poor, indeed, with all their trials, stand fairer for the kingdom than do their envied richer brothers and sisters. <a href="/commentaries/luke/18-24.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Seeing Ἰδὼν (Idōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3708.htm">Strong's 3708: </a> Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. [the man’s] αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. sorrow, περίλυπον (perilypon) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4036.htm">Strong's 4036: </a> Very sorrowful, greatly grieved. From peri and lupe; grieved all around, i.e. Intensely sad. Jesus Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. said, εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “How Πῶς (Pōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_4459.htm">Strong's 4459: </a> Adverb from the base of pou; an interrogative particle of manner; in what way?; also as exclamation, how much! hard [it is] δυσκόλως (dyskolōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_1423.htm">Strong's 1423: </a> With difficulty, hardly. Adverb from duskolos; impracticably. for the οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. rich χρήματα (chrēmata) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5536.htm">Strong's 5536: </a> Money, riches, possessions. Something useful or needed, i.e. Wealth, price. to enter εἰσπορεύονται (eisporeuontai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1531.htm">Strong's 1531: </a> To journey in(to), I go in(to), enter, intervene. From eis and poreuomai; to enter. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. kingdom βασιλείαν (basileian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_932.htm">Strong's 932: </a> From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm. of God. Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/18-24.htm">Luke 18:24 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/luke/18-24.htm">Luke 18:24 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/luke/18-24.htm">Luke 18:24 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/luke/18-24.htm">Luke 18:24 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/luke/18-24.htm">Luke 18:24 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/18-24.htm">Luke 18:24 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/18-24.htm">Luke 18:24 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/18-24.htm">Luke 18:24 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/luke/18-24.htm">Luke 18:24 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/luke/18-24.htm">Luke 18:24 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/luke/18-24.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 18:24 Jesus seeing that he became very sad (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/18-23.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 18:23"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 18:23" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/18-25.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 18:25"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 18:25" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>