Matthew 19:24
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 19:24 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 19:24 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "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 ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 19:24 — KJV
“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.”
— Matthew 19:24 (KJV)
Matthew 19:24 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 19:24
“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.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 19:24: easier, camel, through
“For 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.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 19:24: easier, camel, through
“And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out: it is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire: offend...: or, cause thee to offend”
Shares key themes with Matthew 19:24: eye, than, enter
“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 Matthew 19:24: again, rich, enter
“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 Matthew 19:24: rich, enter, into
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