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Matthew 19:23 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Matthew 19:23 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 19 verse 23 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.”
Matthew 19:23 (KJV)
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Commentary on Matthew 19:23
Jesus' statement 'a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven' challenges assumptions about wealth indicating divine favor. 'Hardly' means with difficulty—not impossible but extremely challenging. Wealth creates false security, self-sufficiency, and distraction from God. The disciples' astonishment (v. 25) reveals they assumed prosperity meant blessing. Jesus teaches that wealth often hinders rather than helps spiritual life.
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Cross-References for Matthew 19:23
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“such as drown men in ruin and destruction.”
“this is he who hears the word”
“and said to his disciples”
“you rich”
“seeing that he became very sad”
“brothers”
“Most certainly I tell you, unless you turn, and become as little children, you will in no way enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.,And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.,,,,,,,,”
“Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me:”
“but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.”
“Most certainly, I tell you, unless one is born anew,{The word translated anew here and in John 3:7 (anothen) also means again and from above.} he can't see the Kingdom of God.”