Matthew 19:23-30

Contemporary English Version

²³ Jesus said to his disciples, “I tell you, it's terribly hard for rich people to get into the kingdom of heaven! ²⁴ In fact, it's easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to get into God's kingdom.”

²⁵ When the disciples heard this, they were greatly surprised and asked, “How can anyone ever be saved?”

²⁶ Jesus looked straight at them and said, “There are some things people cannot do, but God can do anything.”

²⁷ Peter replied, “Remember, we have left everything to be your followers! What will we get?”

^28 (A) Jesus answered:

Yes, all of you have become my followers. And so in the future world, when the Son of Man sits on his glorious throne, I promise you will sit on twelve thrones to judge the twelve tribes of Israel. ²⁹ All who have given up home or brothers and sisters or father and mother or children or land for me will be given 100 times as much. They will also have eternal life. ^30 (B) But many who are now first will be last, and many who are last will be first.