Matthew 19:23-20:16 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 19:23-30

Possessions and life. "Behold, one came" to Jesus (see Matthew 19:16 ). Multitudes of poor persons had followed him from the beginning; at length "one" rich man came, and, sad to say, this one retired sorrowful and unsaved. So, turning to his disciples, the Lord said, "Verily I say unto you," etc. Learn— I. THAT THE SALVATION OF A RICH MAN IS A SPECIAL MIRACLE OF MERCY . 5 . That it is outside the ravage of ordinary probability is evinced in the case of the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 19:16-30

This account is found also in Mark 10:17-31; Luke 18:18-39.Matthew 19:16One came - This was a young man, Matthew 19:20. He was a ruler (Luke); probably a ruler in a synagogue, or of the great council of the nation; a place to which he was chosen on account of his unblemished character and promising talents. He came running (Mark); evincing great earnestness and anxiety, He fell upon his knees (Mark); not to worship him, but to pay the customary respectful salutation; exhibiting the highest... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 19:23-24

Matthew 19:23-24. Then said Jesus unto his disciples While they had this example before their eyes, and were witnesses of the melancholy fact of a well-educated and well-disposed man voluntarily foregoing all hope of eternal life rather than part with his temporal possessions; that is, relinquishing all prospect of the infinite and everlasting riches and glories of heaven, for the unsatisfying, uncertain, and transitory enjoyments of earth! Verily I say unto you And enjoin you firmly to... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 19:16-30

110. The rich young man (Matthew 19:16-30; Mark 10:17-31; Luke 18:18-30)A wealthy young man came to Jesus and asked what special deeds he should do to gain eternal life. Jesus responded that there was no need to ask him, because God had already told him in the Ten Commandments what he should do (Matthew 19:16-19). The man boasted that he had kept most of the commandments, but Jesus saw that at least he had failed in the last, which said ‘Do not covet’. While people around him were suffering... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 19:23

Verily. See note on Matthew 5:18 . hardly = with difficulty. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 19:23

And Jesus said unto his disciples, Verily, I say unto you, it is hard for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of heaven.Why, then, do we all strive to be rich? Is it that we desire to impede our soul's entry into the kingdom of God? Do people really wish to do it the hard way? Then let them get rich. That will provide an acid test that most people cannot pass. No wonder an apostle warned against ambition in that quarter (1 Timothy 6:9,10), and that Jesus taught people to seek his kingdom... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 19:23

Matthew 19:23. Shall hardly— Will hardly. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 19:3-34

A. Jesus’ instruction of His disciples around Judea 19:3-20:34The primary emphasis in this section of Matthew’s Gospel is Jesus’ instruction of His disciples to prepare them for the future. Specifically, He emphasized the importance of the first becoming last and the last first: humble servanthood (cf. Matthew 19:30; Matthew 20:16). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 19:3-46

VI. THE OFFICIAL PRESENTATION AND REJECTION OF THE KING 19:3-25:46This section of the Gospel continues Jesus’ instruction of His disciples in preparation for their future (Matthew 19:3 to Matthew 20:34). Then Jesus presented Himself formally to Israel as her King with His triumphal entry (Matthew 21:1-17). This resulted in strong rejection by Israel’s leaders (Matthew 21:18 to Matthew 22:46). Consequently Jesus pronounced His rejection of Israel (ch. 23). Finally He revealed to His disciples... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 19:23-24

"Truly I say to you" or "I tell you the truth" introduces another very important statement (cf. Matthew 5:18; et al.). Jesus evidently referred to a literal camel and a literal sewing needle (Gr. rhaphidos) here. His statement appears to have been a common proverbial expression for something impossible. I have not been able to find any basis for the view that "the eye of the needle" was a small gate, as some commentators have suggested. Jesus presented an impossible situation."We should... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 19:23-30

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 19:16-30

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 19:23-24

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 19:16-30

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 19:23

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 19:23

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 19:23

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 19:3-34

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 19:3-46

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 19:23-24

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