Mark 10:24
22 And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions.
23 And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!
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!
25 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.
26 And they were astonished out of measure, saying among themselves, Who then can be saved?
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- BSB
- And the disciples were amazed at His words. But Jesus said to them again, “Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God!
- KJV
- 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!
- WEB
- The disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus answered again, “Children, how hard it is for those who trust in riches to enter into God’s Kingdom!
- ASV
- And the disciples were amazed 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!
- DARBY
- And the disciples were amazed at his words. And Jesus again answering says to them, Children, how difficult it is that those who trust in riches should enter into the kingdom of God!
- BLB
- And the disciples were astonished at His words. But Jesus, answering, says to them again, “Children, how difficult it is to enter into the kingdom of God!
- ÅB
- Disiplene ble forferdet over hans ord. Da tok Jesus igjen til orde og sa til dem: Barn! hvor vanskelig det er for dem som setter sin lit til sin rikdom, å komme inn i Guds rike!
- OTB
- Disiplene ble forbløffet over hans ord. Men Jesus sa igjen, “Barn, hvor utfordrende det er å komme inn i Guds rike!
- B1930
- Disiplene blev forferdet over hans ord. Da tok Jesus atter til orde og sa til dem: Barn! hvor vanskelig det er for dem som setter sin lit til sin rikdom, å komme inn i Guds rike!
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Proverbs 11:28
He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
Read in contextJames 5:1–3
Go to now, ye rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon you.
Read in contextPsalms 52:7
Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.
Read in context1 Timothy 6:17
Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;
Read in contextRevelation 3:17
Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked:
Read in contextProverbs 18:11
The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.
Read in contextLuke 12:16–21
And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:
Read in contextLuke 16:14
And the Pharisees also, who were covetous, heard all these things: and they derided him.
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