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Matthew 19:26 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context

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Read in chapter context · Matthew 19

Both translations, side by side

WEB · World English Bible

"Looking at them, Jesus said, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”"

KJV · King James Version

"But1161 Jesus2424 beheld1689 them, and said2036 unto them846, With3844 men444 this5124 is2076 impossible102; but1161 with3844 God2316 all things3956 are2076 possible1415."

How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses beheld, and, unto, while the WEB renders these as looking. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.

In context

Matthew 19:26 in Matthew 19

A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is Matthew 19:26 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of Matthew 19. Read the full chapter →

v.24 Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye, than for a rich man to enter into God’s Kingdom.”
v.25 When the disciples heard it, they were exceedingly astonished, saying, “Who then can be saved?”
v.26 Looking at them, Jesus said, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
v.27 Then Peter answered, “Behold, we have left everything, and followed you. What then will we have?”
v.28 Jesus said to them, “Most certainly I tell you that you who have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of Man will sit on the throne of his glory, you also will sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

Book background

About the Book of Matthew

Testament: New Testament
Genre: Gospel
Author: Matthew (Levi), tax collector turned apostle
Date written: c. 50–70 AD
Audience: Primarily Jewish Christians
Chapters: 28

Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited King in the line of David, structuring his Gospel around five major teaching blocks — most famously the Sermon on the Mount (chapters 5–7). He repeatedly shows how Jesus fulfilled Old Testament prophecy. The Great Commission (28:18-20) closes the book.

Setting: Written to demonstrate Jesus as Israel's promised Messianic King.

Key themes: kingdom of heaven · fulfillment · discipleship · authority · mission

Read Matthew from the beginning →

Memorisation aid

How to memorise Matthew 19:26

Matthew 19:26 contains 17 words in 4 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.

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Looking at them

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Jesus said

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“With men this is impossible

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but with God all things are possible.”

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Frequently asked

FAQ about Matthew 19:26

What does Matthew 19:26 say?

Matthew 19:26 reads: "Looking at them, Jesus said, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”" — from the New Testament, Matthew (Gospel). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.

What book of the Bible is Matthew 19:26 in?

Matthew 19:26 is in the book of Matthew, traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax collector turned apostle and written around c. 50–70 AD. Matthew is gospel in the New Testament, originally addressed to Primarily Jewish Christians. Best known for the Sermon on the Mount and the Beatitudes.

What is Matthew 19:26 about?

Matthew 19:26 is primarily a Bible verse about Faith. Within Matthew, Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited King in the line of David, structuring his Gospel around five major teaching blocks — most famously the Sermon on the Mount (chapters 5–7). Read the full passage above with surrounding context.

What is the difference between Matthew 19:26 in WEB and KJV?

Matthew 19:26 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "Looking at them, Jesus said, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "But1161 Jesus2424 beheld1689 them, and said2036 unto them846, With3844 men444 this5124 is2076 impossible102; but1161 with3844 God2316 all things3956 are2076 possible1415.". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.

How long is Matthew 19:26?

Matthew 19:26 is 17 words in the WEB translation (97 characters), broken into 4 clauses. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 5 seconds.

How can I memorise Matthew 19:26?

To memorise Matthew 19:26, split it into its 4 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.

Why does Matthew 19:26 matter in Matthew?

How can I apply Matthew 19:26 today?

Many readers use Matthew 19:26 as a daily reminder verse — saving it as a phone wallpaper, sharing it on Pinterest, or memorising it for prayer. The verse studio on this page lets you download Matthew 19:26 on 52 different backgrounds for free. Pair the verse with the surrounding chapter context shown above to understand its full meaning before applying it.

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