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Matthew 19:24 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Matthew 19:24 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 19 verse 24 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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.”
Matthew 19:24 (KJV)
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Commentary on Matthew 19:24
Jesus' vivid metaphor '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' emphasizes impossibility from human perspective. The camel was the largest common Palestinian animal; the needle's eye was the smallest opening—hyperbolic impossibility. Some suggest the 'needle's eye' was a small gate, but this misses Jesus' point: human effort can't achieve salvation, whether rich or poor. Only divine grace (v. 26) saves.
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Cross-References for Matthew 19:24
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“who receive glory from one another”
“than for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of God.,For 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.,,,,,,,,”
“Children, how hard is it for those who trust in riches to enter into the Kingdom of God!,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!,,,,,,,,”
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“or the leopard his spots? then may you also do good”
“who strain out a gnat”