Matthew 19:24 bbe — And again I say to you, It is simpler for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a man with much money to go in…

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"And again I say to you, It is simpler for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a man with much money to go into the kingdom of God."

— Matthew 19:24, Bible in Basic English

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Matthew 19 — Context

Jesus said to him, If you have a desire to be complete, go, get money for your property, and give it to the poor, and you will have wealth in heaven: and come after me.

But hearing these words the young man went away sorrowing: for he had much property.

And Jesus said to his disciples, Truly I say to you, It is hard for a man with much money to go into the kingdom of heaven.

And again I say to you, It is simpler for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a man with much money to go into the kingdom of God.

And the disciples, hearing this, were greatly surprised, saying, Who then may have salvation?

And Jesus, looking at them, said, With men this is not possible; but with God all things are possible.

Then Peter said to him, See, we have given up everything and have come after you; what then will we have?

Matthew 19:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 19:24 say?

Matthew 19:24 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And again I say to you, It is simpler for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a man with much money to go into the kingdom of God.”

Where is Matthew 19:24 in the Bible?

Matthew 19:24 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 19, verse 24.

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 19:24.

What translation should I read Matthew 19:24 in?

Matthew 19:24 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 19:24?

Matthew 19:24 reads (BBE): “And again I say to you, It is simpler for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a man with much money to go into the kingdom of God.” 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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