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Matthew 19:23
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21 Jesus said to him, “If you want to be perfect, ago, 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 that saying, he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.

With God All Things Are Possible

23 Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Assuredly, I say to you that ait is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven.  
24 And again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.”
25 When His disciples heard it, they were greatly astonished, saying, “Who then can be saved?”
26 But Jesus looked at them and said to them, “With men this is impossible, but awith God all things are possible.”  
27 Then Peter answered and said to Him, “See, awe have left all and followed You. Therefore what shall we have?”  
28 So Jesus said to them, “Assuredly I say to you, that in the regeneration, when the Son of Man sits on the throne of His glory, ayou who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.  
Verse Comparison: Matthew 19:23

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American Standard Version
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.

Amplified® Bible
And Jesus said to His disciples, Truly I say to you, it will be difficult for a rich man to get into the kingdom of heaven.

Contemporary English Version
Jesus said to his disciples, "It's terribly hard for rich people to get into the kingdom of heaven!

Darby English Version
And Jesus said to his disciples, Verily I say unto you, A rich man shall with difficulty enter into the kingdom of the heavens;

Good News Bible
Jesus then said to his disciples, "I assure you: it will be very hard for rich people to enter the Kingdom of heaven.

International Standard Version
Then Jesus said to his disciples, "Truly I tell you, it will be hard for a rich person to get into the kingdom of heaven.

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

New American Standard Bible
And Jesus said to His disciples, "Truly I say to you, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven.

New International Version
Then Jesus said to his disciples, "I tell you the truth, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven.

New King James Version
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.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
And Jesus said to His disciples, "Truly I say to you, it seems hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven.

Young's Literal Translation
and Jesus said to his disciples, `Verily I say to you, that hardly shall a rich man enter into the reign of the heavens;


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