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class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/matthew/19.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/matthew/19.htm">New International Version</a> Then Jesus said to his disciples, &#8220Truly I tell you, it is hard for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/nlt/matthew/19.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then Jesus said to his disciples, “I tell you the truth, it is very hard for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. <a href="/esv/matthew/19.htm">English Standard Version</a> And Jesus said to his disciples, “Truly, I say to you, only with difficulty will a rich person enter the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/bsb/matthew/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Truly I tell you, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/blb/matthew/19.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Jesus said His to disciples, "Truly I say to you that with difficulty a rich man will enter into the kingdom of the heavens. <a href="/kjv/matthew/19.htm">King James Bible</a> Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/19.htm">New King James Version</a> Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Assuredly, I say to you that it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/nasb_/matthew/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And Jesus said to His disciples, “Truly I say to you, it will be hard for a rich person to enter the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/nasb/matthew/19.htm">NASB 1995</a> And Jesus said to His disciples, &#8220Truly I say to you, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And Jesus said to His disciples, “Truly I say to you, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/lsb/matthew/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And Jesus said to His disciples, “Truly I say to you, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/amp/matthew/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Jesus said to His disciples, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, it is difficult for a rich man [who clings to possessions and status as security] to enter the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/csb/matthew/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Jesus said to his disciples, “Truly I tell you, it will be hard for a rich person to enter the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then Jesus said to His disciples, &#8220I assure you: It will be hard for a rich person to enter the kingdom of heaven! <a href="/asv/matthew/19.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/matthew/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jesus said to his disciples, "I tell you, it's terribly hard for rich people to get into the kingdom of heaven! <a href="/erv/matthew/19.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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. <a href="/gwt/matthew/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Jesus said to his disciples, "I can guarantee this truth: It will be hard for a rich person to enter the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/gnt/matthew/19.htm">Good News Translation</a> Jesus then said to his disciples, "I assure you: it will be very hard for rich people to enter the Kingdom of heaven. <a href="/isv/matthew/19.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then Jesus told his disciples, "I tell all of you with certainty, it will be hard for a rich person to get into the kingdom from heaven. <a href="/msb/matthew/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then Jesus said to His disciples, ?Truly I tell you, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/net/matthew/19.htm">NET Bible</a> Then Jesus said to his disciples, "I tell you the truth, it will be hard for a rich person to enter the kingdom of heaven! <a href="/nheb/matthew/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Jesus said to his disciples, "Truly I say to you, it is difficult for a rich person to enter the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/wbt/matthew/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then said Jesus to his disciples, Verily I say to you, that a rich man shall with difficulty enter into the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/wey/matthew/19.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> So Jesus said to His disciples, "I solemnly tell you that it is with difficulty that a rich man will enter the Kingdom of the Heavens. <a href="/web/matthew/19.htm">World English Bible</a> Jesus said to his disciples, “Most certainly I say to you, a rich man will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven with difficulty. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and Jesus said to His disciples, “Truly I say to you that hardly will a rich man enter into the kingdom of the heavens; <a href="/blb/matthew/19.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Jesus said His to disciples, "Truly I say to you that with difficulty a rich man will enter into the kingdom of the heavens. <a href="/ylt/matthew/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and Jesus said to his disciples, 'Verily I say to you, that hardly shall a rich man enter into the reign of the heavens; <a href="/slt/matthew/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> 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.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Then Jesus said to his disciples: Amen, I say to you, that a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then Jesus said to his disciples: “Amen, I say to you, that the wealthy shall enter with difficulty into the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/nabre/matthew/19.htm">New American Bible</a> Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Amen, I say to you, it will be hard for one who is rich to enter the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Truly I tell you, it will be hard for a rich person to enter the kingdom of heaven.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Jesus then said to his disciples, Truly I say to you, It is difficult for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/19.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But Yeshua said to his disciples, “Amen, I say to you, that it is difficult for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of Heaven.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/19.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Jesus said to his disciples: Verily I say to you, A rich man will with difficulty enter into the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/godbey/matthew/19.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And Jesus said to His disciples, <FR>Truly I say unto you, that a rich man will hardly enter into the kingdom of the heavens.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/matthew/19.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then Jesus said to his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That very difficultly shall a rich man enter into the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/mace/matthew/19.htm">Mace New Testament</a> then said Jesus to his disciples, I declare unto you, it will be difficult for a rich man to enter into the gospel kingdom. <a href="/wey/matthew/19.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> So Jesus said to His disciples, "I solemnly tell you that it is with difficulty that a rich man will enter the Kingdom of the Heavens. <a href="/worrell/matthew/19.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And Jesus said to His disciples, <FR>"Verily I say to you, that with difficulty shall a rich man enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/matthew/19.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Then said Jesus to his disciples, <FR>Verily I tell you, that a rich man shall with difficulty enter into the kingdom of heaven:<Fr> <a href="/parallel/matthew/19-23.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/hriiyJYqzvc?start=5557" 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/matthew/19.htm">The Rich Young Man</a> …22When the young man heard this, he went away in sorrow, because he had great wealth. 23<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">Then</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/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">to</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">His</a> <a href="/greek/3101.htm" title="3101: mathētais (N-DMP) -- A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.">disciples,</a> <a href="/greek/281.htm" title="281: Amēn (Heb) -- Of Hebrew origin; properly, firm, i.e. trustworthy; adverbially, surely.">“Truly</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legō (V-PIA-1S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">I tell</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you,</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because."></a> <a href="/greek/1423.htm" title="1423: dyskolōs (Adv) -- With difficulty, hardly. Adverb from duskolos; impracticably.">it is hard for</a> <a href="/greek/4145.htm" title="4145: plousios (Adj-NMS) -- Rich, abounding in, wealthy; subst: a rich man. From ploutos; wealthy; figuratively, abounding with.">a rich man</a> <a href="/greek/1525.htm" title="1525: eiseleusetai (V-FIM-3S) -- To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; 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: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of</a> <a href="/greek/3772.htm" title="3772: ouranōn (N-GMP) -- Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel.">heaven.</a> 24Again 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.”…<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="/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="/luke/18-24.htm">Luke 18:24-25</a> Seeing the man’s sadness, Jesus said, “How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God! / Indeed, 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="/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="/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="/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="/luke/6-24.htm">Luke 6:24</a> But woe to you who are rich, for you have already received your comfort. <a href="/revelation/3-17.htm">Revelation 3:17</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. <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/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="/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="/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="/proverbs/23-4.htm">Proverbs 23:4-5</a> Do not wear yourself out to get rich; be wise enough to restrain yourself. / When you glance at wealth, it disappears, for it makes wings for itself and flies like an eagle to the sky. <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="/jeremiah/9-23.htm">Jeremiah 9:23-24</a> This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches. / But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice and righteousness on the earth—for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD. <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>Then said Jesus to his disciples, Truly I say to you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.That.<a href="/matthew/13-22.htm">Matthew 13:22</a> He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.<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/8-10.htm">Deuteronomy 8:10-18</a> When thou hast eaten and art full, then thou shalt bless the LORD thy God for the good land which he hath given thee… enter.<a href="/matthew/5-20.htm">Matthew 5:20</a> For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.<a href="/matthew/18-3.htm">Matthew 18:3</a> And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.<a href="/matthew/21-31.htm">Matthew 21:31</a> Whether of them twain did the will of his father? They say unto him, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/14-25.htm">Difficulty</a> <a href="/matthew/19-13.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/matthew/19-17.htm">Enter</a> <a href="/matthew/19-8.htm">Hard</a> <a href="/matthew/13-15.htm">Hardly</a> <a href="/matthew/19-21.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/matthew/19-14.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/matthew/19-21.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/19-14.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/matthew/19-21.htm">Money</a> <a href="/matthew/19-14.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-5.htm">Rich</a> <a href="/matthew/18-19.htm">Solemnly</a> <a href="/matthew/18-18.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/matthew/18-18.htm">Verily</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/7-32.htm">Difficulty</a> <a href="/matthew/19-25.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/matthew/19-24.htm">Enter</a> <a href="/matthew/20-12.htm">Hard</a> <a href="/mark/7-32.htm">Hardly</a> <a href="/matthew/20-1.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/matthew/20-1.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/matthew/19-26.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/19-24.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/matthew/19-24.htm">Money</a> <a href="/matthew/19-24.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/matthew/19-24.htm">Rich</a> <a href="/matthew/19-28.htm">Solemnly</a> <a href="/matthew/21-21.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/matthew/19-28.htm">Verily</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 19</div>1. <a href="/matthew/19-1.htm">Jesus heals the sick;</a> 3. <a href="/matthew/19-3.htm">answers the Pharisees concerning divorce;</a> 10. <a href="/matthew/19-10.htm">shows when marriage is necessary;</a> 13. <a href="/matthew/19-13.htm">receives the little children;</a> 16. <a href="/matthew/19-16.htm">instructs the young man how to attain eternal life;</a> 20. <a href="/matthew/19-20.htm">and how to be perfect;</a> 23. <a href="/matthew/19-23.htm">tells his disciples how hard it is for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God;</a> 27. <a href="/matthew/19-27.htm">and promises reward to those who forsake all to follow him.</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/matthew/19.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/19.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Then Jesus said to His disciples In this passage, Jesus is addressing His disciples, indicating a teaching moment specifically for those who are following Him closely. The disciples were often privy to deeper insights and explanations of Jesus' teachings, which were sometimes given in parables to the larger crowds. This setting underscores the importance of the lesson being imparted, as it is meant for those who are committed to understanding and living out His teachings.Truly I tell you The phrase "Truly I tell you" is a solemn affirmation used by Jesus to emphasize the truth and importance of what He is about to say. It is a way of underscoring the reliability and significance of His words. This phrase is often used by Jesus to introduce teachings that may be counterintuitive or challenging to the prevailing cultural norms and expectations.it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven This statement challenges the common Jewish belief of the time that wealth was a sign of God's favor and blessing. In the cultural and historical context, wealth was often associated with righteousness and divine approval. However, Jesus turns this notion on its head by suggesting that wealth can be a hindrance to entering the kingdom of heaven. This teaching aligns with other scriptural warnings about the dangers of wealth, such as in <a href="/1_timothy/6-9.htm">1 Timothy 6:9-10</a>, where the love of money is described as a root of all kinds of evil. The kingdom of heaven, a central theme in Jesus' teachings, refers to the reign and rule of God, both in the present spiritual sense and in the future eschatological fulfillment. Jesus' statement highlights the spiritual challenge that wealth can pose, as it may lead to self-reliance and a diminished sense of need for 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 of wealth in relation to entering the Kingdom of Heaven. 2. <a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a> The followers of Jesus who are present during this teaching. They are often depicted as learners who seek to understand Jesus' teachings. 3. <a href="/topical/r/rich_young_man.htm">Rich Young Man</a> Although not directly mentioned in verse 23, the context of this passage follows the encounter with the rich young man who struggles with the idea of giving up his wealth to follow Jesus. 4. <a href="/topical/k/kingdom_of_heaven.htm">Kingdom of Heaven</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_challenge_of_wealth.htm">The Challenge of Wealth</a> Wealth can create a false sense of security and self-sufficiency, making it difficult to rely on God fully. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_priorities.htm">Spiritual Priorities</a> Jesus calls His followers to prioritize spiritual wealth over material wealth, emphasizing eternal values. <a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god.htm">Dependence on God</a> True entry into the Kingdom of Heaven requires a heart that depends on God rather than material possessions. <a href="/topical/h/humility_and_surrender.htm">Humility and Surrender</a> The call to follow Jesus involves humility and the willingness to surrender personal wealth and ambitions. <a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a> Believers are encouraged to maintain an eternal perspective, focusing on treasures in heaven rather than earthly riches.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_19.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 19</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/why_equal_pay_for_latecomers_in_matthew_20.htm">Matthew 20:1–16 – If God is perfectly just, why would He reward latecomers the same as those who worked all day? </a> <a href="/q/who_is_joseph_of_arimathea.htm">Who was Joseph of Arimathea in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/rich_and_poor__what_after_death.htm">What happens to the rich and poor after death?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/19.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(23) Shall hardly enter.--The Greek adverb is somewhat stronger than the colloquial meaning of the English. Literally, shall not easily enter. The words imply not so much the mere difficulty as the painfulness of the process. Here, as elsewhere, the "kingdom of heaven" is not the state of happiness after death, but the spiritual life and the society of those in whom it is realised even upon earth. Into that kingdom those only can enter who become as little children, as in other things, so in their unconsciousness of the cares of wealth.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/19.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 23-30. - The dangers of riches and the blessings of self-denied. (<a href="/mark/10-23.htm">Mark 10:23-31</a>; <a href="/luke/18-24.htm">Luke 18:24-30</a>.) Verse 23. - Then said Jesus. He derives an important lesson from the sad result of the above incident. St Luke connects it with what had just preceded: "When Jesus saw that he [the ruler] was very sorrowful, he said." It was a strange and most emphatic assertion, quite alien from general opinion and sentiment. A rich man shall hardly (δυσκόλως, with difficulty) enter into the kingdom of heaven. Remembering that Christ had just invited the young ruler to range himself on his side and become his disciple, we see that the primary meaning of the term, "kingdom of heaven," here is the Christian Church, the society which Jesus came to establish. It was indeed difficult for a man wealthy, honoured, dignified, to strip himself of his riches and rank, and openly cast in his lot with the despised Jesus and his followers, voluntarily surrendering all that hitherto had made life beautiful and worth living. It is difficult for a rich man in any case to serve God acceptably, as Christ shows with reiterated emphasis. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/19-23.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Then δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. 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. to τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative 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. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 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. disciples, μαθηταῖς (mathētais) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3101.htm">Strong's 3101: </a> A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil. “Truly Ἀμὴν (Amēn) Hebrew Word <a href="/greek/strongs_281.htm">Strong's 281: </a> Of Hebrew origin; properly, firm, i.e. trustworthy; adverbially, surely. I tell λέγω (legō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. you, ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. it is difficult for δυσκόλως (dyskolōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_1423.htm">Strong's 1423: </a> With difficulty, hardly. Adverb from duskolos; impracticably. a rich man πλούσιος (plousios) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4145.htm">Strong's 4145: </a> Rich, abounding in, wealthy; subst: a rich man. From ploutos; wealthy; figuratively, abounding with. to enter εἰσελεύσεται (eiseleusetai) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1525.htm">Strong's 1525: </a> To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; 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 τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive 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. heaven. οὐρανῶν (ouranōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3772.htm">Strong's 3772: </a> Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/19-23.htm">Matthew 19:23 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/matthew/19-23.htm">Matthew 19:23 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/matthew/19-23.htm">Matthew 19:23 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/matthew/19-23.htm">Matthew 19:23 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/matthew/19-23.htm">Matthew 19:23 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/19-23.htm">Matthew 19:23 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/19-23.htm">Matthew 19:23 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/19-23.htm">Matthew 19:23 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/19-23.htm">Matthew 19:23 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/matthew/19-23.htm">Matthew 19:23 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/matthew/19-23.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 19:23 Jesus said to his disciples Most certainly (Matt. 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