Matthew 19:23 asv — 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…

American Standard Version

"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. "

— Matthew 19:23, American Standard Version

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Matthew 19 — Context

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The young man saith unto him, All these things have I observed: what lack I yet?

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Jesus said unto him, If thou wouldest be perfect, go, sell that which thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.

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But when the young man heard the saying, he went away sorrowful; for he was one that had great possessions.

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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.

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And again I say unto you, 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.

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And when the disciples heard it, they were astonished exceedingly, saying, Who then can be saved?

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And Jesus looking upon them said to them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

Matthew 19:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 19:23 say?
Matthew 19:23 in the American Standard Version reads: “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. ”
Where is Matthew 19:23 in the Bible?
Matthew 19:23 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 19, verse 23.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 19:23.
What translation should I read Matthew 19:23 in?
Matthew 19:23 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 Matthew 19:23?
Matthew 19:23 reads (ASV): “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. ” 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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