14 distinct Greek words appear in this verse.

2 variant units attested by manuscript witnesses and modern critical editions.

3 passages from patristic writers, Reformers, and church catechisms citing this verse.

• 1Cor 1:26 — For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:
• Jas 2:5 — Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?
• Luke 1:53 — He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away.
• Luke 8:14 — And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection.
• Luke 14:18 — And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray thee have me excused.
• Luke 16:19 — There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:
• Luke 19:2 — And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich.
• Mark 10:23 — And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!
• Mark 10:23 — And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!
• Matt 5:20 — For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.
• Matt 6:19 — Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
• Matt 13:22 — He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.
• Matt 19:23 — Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.
• Matt 19:23 — Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.
• Prov 11:28 — He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
• Prov 30:9 — Lest I be full, and deny thee, and say, Who is the LORD? or lest I be poor, and steal, and take the name of my God in vain.
• Ps 10:3 — For the wicked boasteth of his heart’s desire, and blesseth the covetous, whom the LORD abhorreth.