Matthew 19:25 asv — And when the disciples heard it, they were astonished exceedingly, saying, Who then can be saved?

American Standard Version

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

— Matthew 19:25, American Standard Version

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Matthew 19 — Context

22

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

23

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.

24

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.

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Then answered Peter and said unto him, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee; what then shall we have?

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And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, that ye who have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit on the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

Matthew 19:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 19:25 say?
Matthew 19:25 in the American Standard Version reads: “And when the disciples heard it, they were astonished exceedingly, saying, Who then can be saved? ”
Where is Matthew 19:25 in the Bible?
Matthew 19:25 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 19, verse 25.
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 19:25.
What translation should I read Matthew 19:25 in?
Matthew 19:25 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 19:25?
Matthew 19:25 reads (ASV): “And when the disciples heard it, they were astonished exceedingly, saying, Who then can be saved? ” 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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