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Matthew 19:24

Money and wealthThe kingdom of God

22 But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.

23 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.

And again I say unto you, 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.

25 When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved?

26 But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

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BSB
Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.”
KJV
And again I say unto you, 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.
WEB
Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye than for a rich man to enter into God’s Kingdom.”
ASV
And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through a needle`s eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
DARBY
and again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to enter a needle's eye than a rich man into the kingdom of God.
BLB
And again I say to you⁺, [it] is easier for a camel to enter through the eye of a needle than [for] a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.”
ÅB
Jeg sier dere igjen: Det er lettere for en kamel å gå gjennom et nåleøye enn for en rik å gå inn i Guds rike.»
OTB
Dessuten er det lettere for en kamel å gå gjennom et nåløye enn for en rik person å komme inn i Guds rike.»
B1930
Atter sier jeg eder: Det er lettere for en kamel å gå gjennem et nåleøie enn for en rik å gå inn i Guds rike.

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  • John 5:44

    How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that cometh from God only?

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  • Luke 18:25

    For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

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  • Mark 10:24–25

    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!

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  • Jeremiah 13:23

    Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots? then may ye also do good, that are accustomed to do evil.

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  • Matthew 19:26

    But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

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  • Matthew 23:24

    Ye blind guides, which strain at a gnat, and swallow a camel.

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