KING JAMES BIBLE · PCE
Matthew 19:24–25
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Matthew 19:24
24And 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.
24And 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.
Matthew 19:25
25When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved?
25When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saued?
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DEFINED WORDS
Matthew 19:24
Another time; once more; back to a former place or condition; or in return.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
To speak, declare, tell, or express; also what is said.
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More easy; requiring less effort, labour, or difficulty.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
A large desert animal used for riding and bearing burdens; also named among the unclean animals in the KJV.
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From one side or end to another; by means of; throughout; or because of, according to context.
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The organ of sight; also to look upon or observe attentively.
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The eye of a small sewing needle, used in the stated comparison.
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Possessing abundance, wealth, resources, value, fruitfulness, or fullness.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
A human being; an adult male; a person, husband, servant, or representative, according to context.
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To go or come in; to penetrate; to become an ingredient or constituent part; to enter the mind.
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A realm, dominion, government, or people under a king; also the reign or sovereign rule of a king.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
A deity or object of worship; when referring to the LORD, the one true God.
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Matthew 19:25
Learners or followers who receive instruction.
Meaning drawn from: Bullokar 1616 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
MEANING IN THIS VERSE
exceedingly
To a very great, intense, or unusual degree.
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Preserved or delivered from danger, injury, destruction, or loss; rescued, spared, or kept alive.
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From verse 24
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Open the full verse study44How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that cometh from God only?
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Open the full verse study25For 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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Open the full verse study24And 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!
25It 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.
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Open the full verse study23Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots? then may ye also do good, that are accustomed to do evil.
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Open the full verse study26But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.
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Open the full verse study24Ye blind guides, which strain at a gnat, and swallow a camel.
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Open the full verse study13For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
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Open the full verse study22And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect’s sake those days shall be shortened.
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Open the full verse study23Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them,
24¶ Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.
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Open the full verse study20And except that the Lord had shortened those days, no flesh should be saved: but for the elect’s sake, whom he hath chosen, he hath shortened the days.
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Open the full verse study5Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace.
6And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.
7What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded
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