Mark 10:25

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

Douay-Rheims 1899

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 again answering, saith to them: Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches, to enter into the kingdom of God?

26Who wondered the more, saying among themselves: Who then can be saved?

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Cross References

Matthew 7:3Any why seest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye; and seest not the beam that is in thy own eye?

Matthew 23:24Blind guides, who strain out a gnat, and swallow 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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