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.
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.
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- Luke 18:25Rank 2 from verse 24
- Mark 10:24–25Rank 3 from verse 24
24And 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.
24And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Iesus answereth againe, and saith vnto 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 goe thorow the eye of a needle, then for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
- Jeremiah 13:23Rank 4 from verse 24
- Matthew 19:26Rank 5 from verse 24
- Matthew 23:24Rank 6 from verse 24
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Matthew 19:24
Another time; once more; back to a former place or condition; or in return.
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Sense 1: To speak, declare, tell, or express. Sense 2: What is said.
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The second-person plural pronoun referring to those being addressed.
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More easy; requiring less effort, labour, or difficulty.
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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
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A large desert animal used for riding and bearing burdens.
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From one side or end to another; by means of; throughout; or because of.
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Sense 1: The bodily organ of sight; by extension, sight or seeing. Sense 2: Regard, judgment, disposition, or watchful attention, expressed figuratively by the eye. Sense 3: A small opening, as the eye of a needle. Sense 4: To watch or regard.
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A small pointed sewing instrument with an eye for thread.
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Possessing abundance, wealth, resources, value, fruitfulness, or fullness.
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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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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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The rule, royal authority, government, realm, territory, subjects, or dominion of a king.
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The one true God.
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23¶ Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.
23¶ Then said Iesus vnto his disciples, Uerely I say vnto you, that a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdome of heauen.
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.
Selected passage25When 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?