Matthew 19:26
But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.
King James Version
World English Bible (WEB)
Looking at them, Jesus said, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
American Standard Version (ASV)
And Jesus looking upon them said to them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.
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What this verse means
What is impossible for people is normal territory for God.
A short prayer
Lord, this situation looks impossible to me. I place it in the hands of the God of the possible.
Read in context — Matthew 19
24And again I say unto you, 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.
25When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved?
26But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.
27Then answered Peter and said unto him, Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore?
28And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
Related verses
“Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.”Isaiah 43:19
“For with God nothing shall be impossible.”Luke 1:37
“I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.”Psalms 139:14
“And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.”1 Corinthians 13:13
“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:”2 Timothy 3:16