But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.
What does Matthew 19:26 mean?
Though Christ spoke so strongly, few that have riches do not trust in them. How few that are poor are not tempted to envy!
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Keep this verse inside Matthew 19:23-26 and alongside a few nearby related passages.
Commentary on Matthew 19:26
But Jesus beheld them , and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.
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But Jesus beheld them , and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.
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But Jesus beheld them , and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.
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But Jesus beheld them , and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.
Context in Matthew 19
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Matthew 19 belongs to the middle movement of the book, especially the section often described as conflict and parables of the kingdom. Matthew presents Jesus as Davidic Messiah, new Moses, teacher of the kingdom, suffering Son of Man, and risen Lord who commissions the nations. Read this chapter with the wider themes of fulfillment, kingdom of heaven, and discipleship in view so the individual verses keep their proper weight.
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