Mark 10:23
Jesus looked around, and said to his disciples, “It's only with difficulty that wealthy people enter the kingdom of God!”
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In Context
22At this, the man's face fell, and he left feeling very sad, for he was very wealthy.
Cross References
Matthew 18:3“I tell you the truth, unless you change the way you think and become like little children, you won't ever enter the kingdom of heaven,” he told them.
Mark 3:5He looked around at them in exasperation, very upset by their hard-hearted attitude. Then he told the man, “Hold out your hand.” The man held out his hand, and it was healed.
Mark 10:15I tell you the truth, anyone who doesn't welcome the kingdom of God like a child won't enter it.”
John 3:5“I tell you the truth, you can't enter God's kingdom unless you are born of water and the Spirit,” Jesus told him.
James 2:5Listen, my dear friends: Didn't God choose those who the world considers poor to be rich in their trust in him, and to inherit the kingdom he promised to those who love him?
2 Peter 1:11You will receive a tremendous welcome into the eternal 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 →