Matthew 19:23

Teaching about giving up things

23 Then Jesus said to his disciples, " I assure you that it will be very hard for a rich person to enter the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 19:23 In-Context

21 Jesus said, "If you want to be complete, go, sell what you own, and give the money to the poor. Then you will have treasure in heaven. And come follow me."
22 But when the young man heard this, he went away saddened, because he had many possessions.
23 Then Jesus said to his disciples, "I assure you that it will be very hard for a rich person to enter the kingdom of heaven.
24 In fact, it's easier for a camel to squeeze through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter God's kingdom."
25 When his disciples heard this, they were stunned. "Then who can be saved?" they asked.
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