KJV ORIGINAL
But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Jesus looked right at them and said, 'Yeah, this is completely impossible for people to do on their own. But with God? Nothing is off the table.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
What feels impossible to you is just Tuesday for God.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is set in the Gospel of Matthew, during Jesus' ministry as He teaches His disciples about the challenges of entering the kingdom of heaven, particularly for the wealthy. It follows Jesus' conversation with a rich young man who was unwilling to sell his possessions and follow Him, which left the disciples astonished and questioning salvation. Jesus uses this moment to emphasize that human efforts alone fall short, but God's power can overcome any obstacle.
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