And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answers again, and said to them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God! Treasury of Scripture astonished. Matthew 19:25 When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved? Luke 18:26,27 And they that heard it said, Who then can be saved... John 6:60 Many therefore of his disciples, when they had heard this, said, This is an hard saying; who can hear it? Children. John 13:33 Little children, yet a little while I am with you. You shall seek me: and as I said to the Jews, Where I go, you cannot come... John 21:5 Then Jesus said to them, Children, have you any meat? They answered him, No. Galatians 4:19 My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you, 1 John 2:1 My little children, these things write I to you, that you sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father... 1 John 4:4 You are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. 1 John 5:21 Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen. trust. Job 31:24,25 If I have made gold my hope, or have said to the fine gold, You are my confidence... Psalm 17:14 From men which are your hand, O LORD, from men of the world, which have their portion in this life... Psalm 49:6,7 They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches... Psalm 52:7 See, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches... Psalm 62:10 Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart on them. Proverbs 11:28 He that trusts in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as a branch. Proverbs 18:11 The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit. Proverbs 23:5 Will you set your eyes on that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven. Jeremiah 9:23 Thus said the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might... Ezekiel 28:4,5 With your wisdom and with your understanding you have gotten you riches, and have gotten gold and silver into your treasures... Habakkuk 2:9 Woe to him that covets an evil covetousness to his house, that he may set his nest on high... Zephaniah 1:18 Neither their silver nor their gold shall be able to deliver them in the day of the LORD's wrath... Luke 12:16-21 And he spoke a parable to them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully... Luke 16:14 And the Pharisees also, who were covetous, heard all these things: and they derided him. 1 Timothy 6:17 Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not high minded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God... James 5:1-3 Go to now, you rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come on you... Revelation 3:17 Because you say, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and know not that you are wretched, and miserable...
Context The Rich Young Man
17And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? 18And Jesus said to him, Why call you me good? there is none good but one, that is, God. 19You know the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honor your father and mother. 20And he answered and said to him, Master, all these have I observed from my youth. 21Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said to him, One thing you lack: go your way, sell whatever you have, and give to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me. 22And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions. 23And Jesus looked round about, and said to his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! 24And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answers again, and said to 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 the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. 26And they were astonished out of measure, saying among themselves, Who then can be saved? 27And Jesus looking on them said, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible. 28Then Peter began to say to him, See, we have left all, and have followed you. 29And Jesus answered and said, Truly I say to you, There is no man that has left house, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel's, 30But he shall receive an hundred times now in this time, houses, and brothers, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life. 31But many that are first shall be last; and the last first. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
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!
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus again answering, saith to them: Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches, to enter into the kingdom of God?
Darby Bible Translation
And the disciples were amazed at his words. And Jesus again answering says to them, Children, how difficult it is that those who trust in riches should enter into the kingdom of God!
King James Bible
And the disciples were astonished 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!
Young's Literal Translation
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!
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