Matthew 19:23 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Matthew 19:23-30

We have here Christ's discourse with his disciples upon occasion of the rich man's breaking with Christ. I. Christ took occasion from thence to show the difficulty of the salvation of the rich people, Matt. 19:23-26. 1. That it is a very hard thing for a rich man to get to heaven, such a rich man as this here. Note, From the harms and falls of others it is good for us to infer that which will be of caution to us. Now, (1.) This is vehemently asserted by our Saviour, Matt. 19:23, 24. He said... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Matthew 19:23-26

19:23-26 Jesus said to the disciples, "This is the truth I tell you--it is with difficulty that a rich man shall enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. Again I say unto you--it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven." When the disciples heard this, they were exceedingly astonished. "What rich man, then," they said, "can be saved?" Jesus looked at them, "With men," he said, "this is impossible, but with God all things are... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 19:23

Then said Jesus unto his disciples ..... When the young man was gone; taking this opportunity to make some proper observations for the use and instruction of his disciples, after, as Mark observes, he had "looked round about"; with concern, and in order to affect their minds with this incident, and to raise their attention to what he was about to say: verily I say unto you, that a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven : either into the Gospel dispensation, and receive... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 19:23

A rich man shall hardly enter - That is, into the spirit and privileges of the Gospel in this world, and through them into the kingdom of glory. Earthly riches are a great obstacle to salvation; because it is almost impossible to possess them, and not to set the heart upon them; and they who love the world have not the love of the Father in them. 1 John 2:15 . To be rich, therefore, is in general a great misfortune: but what rich man can be convinced of this? It is only God himself who, by... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 19:23

Verse 23 Matthew 19:23.A rich man will with difficulty enter. Christ warns them, not only how dangerous and how deadly a plague avarice is, but also how great an obstacle is presented by riches. In Mark, indeed, he mitigates the harshness of his expression, by restricting it to those only who place confidence in riches But these words are, I think, intended to confirm, rather than correct, the former statement, as if he had affirmed that they ought not to think it strange, that he made the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 19:16-30

The young ruler. I. HIS INTERVIEW WITH CHRIST . 1 . His question . Christ was "gone forth into the way" ( Mark 10:17 ); he was leaving Peraea; his ministry there was ended. But there was a young man, a ruler of the synagogue, a man of large possessions and of blameless life, who came running and kneeled to him. Perhaps he had already felt the supreme goodness of Christ, the holiness of his teaching; hut his position, his Jewish prejudices, had hitherto prevented him from... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 19:23

Then said Jesus. He derives an important lesson from the sad result of the above incident. St Luke connects it with what had just preceded: "When Jesus saw that he [the ruler] was very sorrowful, he said." It was a strange and most emphatic assertion, quite alien from general opinion and sentiment. A rich man shall hardly ( δυσκο ì λως , with difficulty ) enter into the kingdom of heaven. Remembering that Christ had just invited the young ruler to range himself on his side and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 19:23

The hindering power of worldly possessions. "He went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions." "A rich man shall hardly [or, 'with difficulty'] enter into the kingdom of heaven." The figure of the "camel and needle's eye" is a proverbial one, and no precise facts answering to it need be sought for. There are other proverbs very similar. It strikingly expresses that which is almost impossible, but not quite impossible. This sentence is taken from the Koran: "The impious shall find the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 19:23-24

The rich man's difficulty. Jesus draws a lesson of sad warning from. the failure of the young ruler who could not bring himself to make the great sacrifice required as a condition of his obtaining eternal life. He points out the exceeding difficulty of a rich man's entrance into the kingdom of heaven. I. THE EXPLANATION OF THE DIFFICULTY . It is wholly on the side of the man who is hindered and hampered by his wealth. God has opened the gate and invited all who will to enter.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 19:23-30

The dangers of riches and the blessings of self-denied . ( Mark 10:23-31 ; Luke 18:24-30 .) read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Matthew 19:23-30

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Matthew 19:23-26

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 19:23

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 19:23

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 19:23

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 19:16-30

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 19:23

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 19:23

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 19:23-24

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 19:23-30

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