Matthew 19:24  (1611 King James Bible)

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And againe I say vnto you, It is easier for a camel to goe thorow the eye of a needle, then for a rich man to enter into the kingdome of God.

- 1611 King James Bible

Other Translations of Matthew 19:24

And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
- King James Version (Pure Cambridge 'Authorized Version')

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.
- American Standard Version (1901)

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.
- Basic English Bible

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.
- Darby Bible

Mt 19:24 It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle. It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man (i.e., as already explained, one who trusts in riches) to enter into the kingdom of God. In other words, one whose trust is in wealth cannot enter at all.
- People's Bible

And again I say to you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
- Webster's Bible

Yes, I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of God."
- Weymouth Bible

Again I tell 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."
- World English Bible

And eftsoone Y seie to you, it is liyter a camel to passe thorou a needlis iye, thanne a riche man to entre in to the kyngdom of heuens.
- Wycliffe Bible

and again I say to you, it is easier for a camel through the eye of a needle to go, than for a rich man to enter into the reign of God.'
- Youngs Literal Bible

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View Wesley's Notes for Matthew 19:24

19:24 It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, (a proverbial expression,) than for a rich man to go through the strait gate: that is, humanly speaking, it is an absolute impossibility. Rich man! tremble! feel this impossibility; else thou art lost for ever!



lee's comment on 2011-03-22 09:05:20:

i love this one,, it is awesome..
god bless!!!
and have a great day :)

HARRY ALLISON's comment on 2013-01-17 04:43:20:

I know this principle well, by experience. One person’s \"riches\" are not the same as another’s. MY \"riches\" was $4000. This savings took me right back to homelessness and hopeless. A learning experience I’ve repented from.

Carol's comment on 2013-02-06 19:39:37:

Now the question comes to mind. What in today\'s standards is a rich man? $100, $5000, at which point must I start to worry that I\'m doomed because I\'ve been saving for retirement.

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