Luke 18:23 web — But when he heard these things, he became very sad, for he was very rich.

World English Bible

"But when he heard these things, he became very sad, for he was very rich."

— Luke 18:23, World English Bible

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Luke 18 — Context

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You know the commandments: 'Don't commit adultery,' 'Don't murder,' 'Don't steal,' 'Don't give false testimony,' 'Honor your father and your mother.'"

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He said, "I have observed all these things from my youth up."

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When Jesus heard these things, he said to him, "You still lack one thing. Sell all that you have, and distribute it to the poor. You will have treasure in heaven. Come, follow me."

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But when he heard these things, he became very sad, for he was very rich.

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Jesus, seeing that he became very sad, said, "How hard it is for those who have riches to enter into the Kingdom of God!

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For it is easier for a camel to enter in through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of God."

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Those who heard it said, "Then who can be saved?"

Luke 18:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 18:23 say?
Luke 18:23 in the World English Bible reads: “But when he heard these things, he became very sad, for he was very rich.”
Where is Luke 18:23 in the Bible?
Luke 18:23 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 18, verse 23.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 18:23.
What translation should I read Luke 18:23 in?
Luke 18:23 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 18:23?
Luke 18:23 reads (WEB): “But when he heard these things, he became very sad, for he was very rich.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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