Matthew 19:24

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God."

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    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.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    And{G1161} again{G3825} I say{G3004} unto you,{G5213} It is{G2076} easier{G2123} for{G1330} a camel{G2574} to go{G1330} through{G1223} a needle's{G4476} eye,{G5169} than{G2228} for{G1525} a rich man{G4145} to enter{G1525} into{G1519} the kingdom{G932} of God.{G2316}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    And{G1161} again{G3825} I say{G3004}{(G5719)} unto you{G5213}, It is{G2076}{(G5748)} easier{G2123} for a camel{G2574} to go{G1330}{(G5629)} through{G1223} the eye{G5169} of a needle{G4476}, than{G2228} for a rich man{G4145} to enter{G1525}{(G5629)} into{G1519} the kingdom{G932} of God{G2316}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    And moreover I saye vnto you: it is easier for a camell to go through the eye of a nedle then for a ryche man to enter into the kyngdome of God.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    And morouer I saye vnto you: It is easier for a Camell to go thorow the eye of a nedle, the for a rich man to entre in to the kyngdome of heauen.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    And againe I say vnto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, then for a rich man to enter into ye kingdome of God.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And agayne I say vnto you: it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a nedle, then for the riche, to enter into the kyngdome of God.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    ‹And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.›

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    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 the Kingdom of God."

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    and again I say to you, it is easier for a camel through the eye of a needle to go, than for a rich man to enter into the reign of God.'

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    And again I say to you, It is simpler for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a man with much money to go into the kingdom of God.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    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 the Kingdom of God."

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    Again I say, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter into the kingdom of God.”

Referenced Verses

  • Jer 13:23 : 23 Can an Ethiopian change his skin or a leopard its spots? Likewise, you are unable to do good—you who are accustomed to doing evil.
  • Matt 19:26 : 26 Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."
  • Mark 10:24-25 : 24 The disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus said again, 'Children, how hard it is for those who trust in riches to enter the kingdom of God!' 25 'It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God.'
  • Luke 18:25 : 25 Indeed, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God.
  • John 5:44 : 44 How can you believe, when you accept glory from one another but do not seek the glory that comes from the one and only God?
  • Matt 23:24 : 24 Blind guides! You strain out a gnat but swallow a camel.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Luke 18:22-27
    6 verses
    95%

    22 When Jesus heard this, he said to him, 'You still lack one thing. Sell everything you have and distribute it to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.'

    23 When he heard this, he became very sorrowful, for he was extremely wealthy.

    24 Seeing that he had become sad, Jesus said, 'How hard it is for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!'

    25 Indeed, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God.

    26 Those who heard this asked, 'Who then can be saved?'

    27 Jesus replied, 'What is impossible with man is possible with God.'

  • Mark 10:21-27
    7 verses
    94%

    21 Jesus looked at him and loved him. 'One thing you lack,' he said. 'Go, sell everything you have, and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.'

    22 The man’s face fell, and he went away sad, because he had great wealth.

    23 Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, 'How hard it is for the wealthy to enter the kingdom of God!'

    24 The disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus said again, 'Children, how hard it is for those who trust in riches to enter the kingdom of God!'

    25 'It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God.'

    26 The disciples were even more astonished, and said among themselves, 'Who then can be saved?'

    27 Jesus looked at them and said, 'With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God.'

  • Matt 19:21-23
    3 verses
    91%

    21 Jesus replied, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you own and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me."

    22 When the young man heard this, he went away sorrowful, for he had great wealth.

    23 Then Jesus said to his disciples, "Truly, I tell you, it is hard for a rich person to enter the kingdom of heaven.

  • Matt 19:25-26
    2 verses
    80%

    25 When the disciples heard this, they were greatly astonished and asked, "Who then can be saved?"

    26 Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."

  • Luke 13:23-24
    2 verses
    74%

    23 Someone asked him, 'Lord, are only a few people going to be saved?' He said to them,

    24 'Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able to.

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    72%

    24 But woe to you who are rich, for you have already received your comfort.

  • Mark 12:41
    71%

    41 Jesus sat down opposite the treasury and watched how the crowd was putting money into the offering box. Many rich people put in large amounts.

  • Matt 7:13-14
    2 verses
    71%

    13 Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the path is broad that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.

    14 For the gate is narrow, and the way is difficult that leads to life, and only a few find it.

  • Luke 18:17
    71%

    17 Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will certainly not enter it.

  • Luke 6:20
    70%

    20 Then He lifted up His eyes toward His disciples and said, "Blessed are you who are poor, for the kingdom of God is yours.

  • Luke 12:21
    70%

    21 So it is with one who stores up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God.

  • Luke 21:1-2
    2 verses
    70%

    1 Looking up, he saw the rich putting their gifts into the treasury.

    2 He also saw a poor widow putting in two small coins.

  • Mark 9:47
    70%

    47 If your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out. It is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye than to have two eyes and be thrown into hell,

  • Mark 10:15
    70%

    15 'Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.'

  • Matt 23:24
    70%

    24 Blind guides! You strain out a gnat but swallow a camel.

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    2 verses
    69%

    15 Then He said to them, "Watch out, and be on guard against every form of greed, because one’s life is not defined by the abundance of possessions."

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    69%

    3 And he said, "Truly, I tell you, unless you turn and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven."

  • Matt 6:24
    69%

    24 No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.

  • 1 Tim 6:9
    69%

    9 But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation, a trap, and many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction.

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    69%

    1 Come now, you rich people, weep and wail over the miseries that are coming upon you.

  • Mark 12:43
    69%

    43 Summoning his disciples, he said to them, 'Truly I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the offering box.

  • Luke 16:19
    68%

    19 "There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day.

  • Matt 18:9
    68%

    9 And if your eye causes you to stumble, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to enter life with one eye than to have two eyes and be thrown into the fire of hell.

  • Matt 19:30
    68%

    30 But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first.

  • Matt 13:44
    68%

    44 The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.

  • Matt 23:13
    68%

    13 But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you shut the kingdom of heaven in people's faces. You yourselves do not enter, nor do you allow those entering to go in.

  • Luke 16:13
    68%

    13 No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate one and love the other, or he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.

  • Matt 19:11
    68%

    11 But he said to them, "Not everyone can accept this statement, but only those to whom it has been given."

  • Luke 12:33
    68%

    33 Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Make for yourselves purses that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will not fail, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys.

  • Matt 18:24
    67%

    24 As he began the settlement, a man who owed him ten thousand talents was brought to him.

  • Matt 19:16
    67%

    16 Then someone came to him and asked, "Teacher, what good thing must I do to have eternal life?"

  • Luke 19:1
    67%

    1 As Jesus entered Jericho, he was passing through the city.

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