Mark 10:25

It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God.”

Text-Critical English NT

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

24The disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus said to them again, “Children, how difficult it is for those who trust in riches to enter the kingdom of God!

26They were completely astonished at this and said to one another, “Who then can be saved?”

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Cross References

Matthew 7:3Why do yoʋ see the speck in yoʋr brother's eye, but do not consider the beam in yoʋr own eye?

Matthew 23:24You blind guides, who strain out a gnat but 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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