Matthew 19:24

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.'

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Referenced Verses

  • Jer 13:23 : 23 Doth a Cushite change his skin? and a leopard his spots? Ye also are able to do good, who are accustomed to do evil.
  • Matt 19:26 : 26 And Jesus having earnestly beheld, said to them, `With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.'
  • Mark 10:24-25 : 24 And the disciples were astonished at his words, and Jesus again answering saith to them, `Children, how hard is it to those trusting on the riches to enter into the reign of God! 25 It is easier for a camel through the eye of the needle to enter, than for a rich man to enter into the reign of God.'
  • Luke 18:25 : 25 for it is easier for a camel through the eye of a needle to enter, than for a rich man into the reign of God to enter.'
  • John 5:44 : 44 how are ye able -- ye -- to believe, glory from one another receiving, and the glory that `is' from God alone ye seek not?
  • Matt 23:24 : 24 `Blind guides! who are straining out the gnat, and the camel are swallowing.

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    24And Jesus having seen him become very sorrowful, said, `How hardly shall those having riches enter into the reign of God!

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