Mat 19:23 | TNotes | STEP | 19:23 Jesus draws a lesson for discipleship from the rich man’s tragic denial. It is hard for the rich to humble themselves, admit their need, and trust in God (see 5:3 ; Luke 6:24 ; 1 Tim 6:9-10 ). • Kingdom of Heaven is equivalent here to eternal life (Matt 19:16-17 , 29 ) or to salvation as the result of God’s regenerating work (19:25-26 ).

cLuke 6:24►

d1 Tim 6:9-10►

eMatt 19:16-17►

g19:25-26►

‏ Matthew 19:23

19:23 ^a Jesus draws a lesson for discipleship from the rich man’s tragic denial. It is hard for the rich to humble themselves, admit their need, and trust in God (see 5:3 ^b; Luke 6:24 ^c; 1 Tim 6:9-10 ^d).

• Kingdom of Heaven is equivalent here to eternal life (Matt 19:16-17 ^e, 29 ^f) or to salvation as the result of God’s regenerating work (19:25-26 ^g).