Matthew 19:23

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“Jesus said to his disciples, “Most certainly I say to you, a rich man will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven with difficulty.”

— WEB

“Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.”

— KJV

“And Jesus said unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, It is hard for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of heaven.”

— ASV

1 Timothy 6:9-10 "But those who are determined to be rich fall into a temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful lusts, such as drown men in ruin …"
Matthew 13:22 "What was sown among the thorns, this is he who hears the word, but the cares of this age and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, …"
James 5:1-4 "Come now, you rich, weep and howl for your miseries that are coming on you."
Mark 10:23 "Jesus looked around, and said to his disciples, “How difficult it is for those who have riches to enter into God’s Kingdom!”"
Luke 18:24 "Jesus, seeing that he became very sad, said, “How hard it is for those who have riches to enter into God’s Kingdom!"
1 Corinthians 1:26 "For you see your calling, brothers, that not many are wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, and not many noble;"
Proverbs 11:28 "He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf."
Matthew 18:3 "and said, “Most certainly I tell you, unless you turn, and become as little children, you will in no way enter into the Kingdom of Heaven."

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