Matthew 19:24
And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
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- Jer 13:23 : 23 Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots? then may ye also do good, that are accustomed to do evil.
- Matt 19:26 : 26 And Jesus looking upon [them] said to them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.
- Mark 10:24-25 : 24 And the disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God! 25 It is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
- Luke 18:25 : 25 For it is easier for a camel to enter in through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
- John 5:44 : 44 How can ye believe, who receive glory one of another, and the glory that [cometh] from the only God ye seek not?
- Matt 23:24 : 24 Ye blind guides, that strain out the gnat, and swallow the camel!
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22And when Jesus heard it, he said unto him, One thing thou lackest yet: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.
23But when he heard these things, he became exceeding sorrowful; for he was very rich.
24And Jesus seeing him said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!
25For it is easier for a camel to enter in through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
26And they that heard it said, Then who can be saved?
27But he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.
- Mark 10:21-277 verses94%
21And Jesus looking upon him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.
22But his countenance fell at the saying, and he went away sorrowful: for he was one that had great possessions.
23And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!
24And the disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!
25It is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
26And they were astonished exceedingly, saying unto him, Then who can be saved?
27Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for all things are possible with God.
- Matt 19:21-233 verses91%
21Jesus said unto him, If thou wouldest be perfect, go, sell that which thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.
22But when the young man heard the saying, he went away sorrowful; for he was one that had great possessions.
23And Jesus said unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, It is hard for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of heaven.
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25And when the disciples heard it, they were astonished exceedingly, saying, Who then can be saved?
26And Jesus looking upon [them] said to them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.
- Luke 13:23-242 verses74%
23And one said unto him, Lord, are they few that are saved? And he said unto them,
24Strive to enter in by the narrow door: for many, I say unto you, shall seek to enter in, and shall not be able.
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24But woe unto you that are rich! for ye have received your consolation.
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41And he sat down over against the treasury, and beheld how the multitude cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much.
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13Enter ye in by the narrow gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many are they that enter in thereby.
14For narrow is the gate, and straitened the way, that leadeth unto life, and few are they that find it.
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17Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall in no wise enter therein.
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20And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed [are] ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.
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2And he saw a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites.
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47And if thine eye cause thee to stumble, cast it out: it is good for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, rather than having two eyes to be cast into hell;
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15Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall in no wise enter therein.
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24Ye blind guides, that strain out the gnat, and swallow the camel!
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16And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:
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1Come now, ye rich, weep and howl for your miseries that are coming upon you.
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24And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, that owed him ten thousand talents.
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1And he entered and was passing through Jericho.