"And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it…" — Mark 10:24

Mark 10:24 · 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!”

— Mark 10:24

Verse 23

And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!

Verse 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.

Mark 10 — Context

And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions.

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!

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.

And they were astonished out of measure, saying among themselves, Who then can be saved?

Cross References

James 5:1-3

Go to now, {ye} rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon {you}.

Proverbs 11:28

He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.

Psalms 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. {wickedness: or, substance}

1 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; {uncertain...: Gr. uncertainty of riches}

Revelation 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:

Proverbs 18:11

The rich man's wealth {is} his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.

Luke 12:16-21

And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:

Luke 16:14

And the Pharisees also, who were covetous, heard all these things: and they derided him.