Mark 10:23
And looking around, Jesus says to his disciples: How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
In Context
22And he became sad at that saying, and went away sorrowful; for he had great possessions.
Cross References
Matthew 18:3and said: Verily I say to you, if ye do not turn and become as the little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Mark 3:5And looking round on them with anger, being grieved for their hardness of heart, he says to the man: Stretch forth thy hand. And he stretched it forth; and his hand was restored.
Mark 10:15Verily I say to you, whoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, shall not enter therein.
John 3:5Jesus answered: Verily, verily, I say to thee, except a man be born of water and the Spirit, he can not enter into the kingdom of God.
James 2:5Hearken, my beloved brethren. Did not God choose the poor as to this world[2:5] to be rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he promised to those who love him?
2 Peter 1:11For so shall be richly ministered to you the entrance into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
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 →