Overview
The Bible addresses kingdom of heaven across 9 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Luke, Mark and Matthew. Closely related themes include Rich, The, Riches, Covetousness and Temptation.
Key Bible verses about kingdom of heaven
New Testament
Matthew
Mark
And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!
And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!
It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
Luke
And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!
For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, for the kingdom of God’s sake,
Who shall not receive manifold more in this present time, and in the world to come life everlasting.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying kingdom of heaven for yourself
- Begin with Matthew 19:23, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Luke, Mark and Matthew each treat the theme.
- Widen the study to related themes: Rich, The, Riches, Covetousness and Temptation.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about kingdom of heaven?
The Bible addresses kingdom of heaven across 9 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Luke, Mark and Matthew. Closely related themes include Rich, The, Riches, Covetousness and Temptation.
How many Bible verses are about kingdom of heaven?
The Bible references kingdom of heaven in 9 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention kingdom of heaven?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Matthew 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.”
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