Mark 10:25

It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle, than for the rich to enter into the kingdom of God.”

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

24And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus, answering again, said to them: “Little sons, how difficult it is for those who trust in money to enter into the kingdom of God!

26And they wondered even more, saying among themselves, “Who, then, can be saved?”

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Cross References

Matthew 7:3And how can you see the splinter in your brother’s eye, and not see the board in your own eye?

Matthew 23:24You blind guides, straining out a gnat, while swallowing a camel!

Matthew Henry on Mark 10:18-32

A Hopeful Youth Falling Short of Heaven. 17 And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? 18 And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God. 19 Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother. 20 And he answered and said unto him, Master, all these have I… Read the whole commentary →

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