Mark 10:24

The disciples were surprised at what he said. They thought that God favored the rich people, so if God did not save them, he would not save anyone. So Jesus replied again to them, “My dear friends, it is very difficult for anyone to decide to let God rule his life.

Translation for Translators

In The King James Version

And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!

In Context

23Jesus looked around at the people. Then he exclaimed to his disciples, “It is very difficult for people who are wealthy to decide to let God rule their lives!”

25It is impossible for a camel to go through the eye of a needle. It is almost as difficult [HYP] for rich people to decide to let God rule their lives.”

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Cross References

Psalms 17:14Yahweh, by your power [MTY] rescue me from those people who are interested only in things here in this world. But you provide plenty of food for those whom you love dearly; their children also have many things that their grandchildren will inherit.

Psalms 52:7“Look what happened to the man who would not ask God to protect him; he trusted that his great wealth would save him; he trusted in the money that he got by wickedly taking it from others!”

Proverbs 11:28Those who trust in their money will disappear like the withered leaves that fall from the trees, but righteous people will keep going strong, like green leaves in the summer.

Proverbs 23:5because as soon as you look [MTY] at all the money that you have acquired, it will be gone; it will disappear as if it suddenly grew wings [SIM] and flew up into the sky like an eagle.

Ezekiel 28:4By being wise and understanding a lot, you have become very rich; you have acquired much gold and silver for your treasuries.

Zephaniah 1:18At the time that Yahweh shows that he is very angry with you, you will not be able to save yourselves by giving silver or gold to your enemies. Because Yahweh ◄is very jealous/does not want people to worship any other god►, he will send a fire to burn up the entire world, and he will suddenly get rid of all the wicked people who live on the earth.

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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