Luke 18:24
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 18:24 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 18:24 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 18:24 — KJV
“And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!”
— Luke 18:24 (KJV)
Luke 18:24 in Context — About the Book of Luke
Luke, the physician-historian, writes the most carefully researched Gospel — and the most tender. Outsiders take center stage: shepherds, women, Samaritans, tax collectors, the prodigal son. More than any Gospel, Luke shows Jesus praying at every turning point of His life.
Cross-References for Luke 18:24
“And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!”
Shares key themes with Luke 18:24: jesus, how, hardly
“And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!”
Shares key themes with Luke 18:24: jesus, how, riches
“Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.”
Shares key themes with Luke 18:24: jesus, hardly, enter
“Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.”
Shares key themes with Luke 18:24: jesus, enter, into
“Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.”
Shares key themes with Luke 18:24: very, enter, into
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