"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 10:25

Mark 10:25 · KJV

“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 10:25

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!

Verse 26

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

Mark 10 — Context

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?

And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men {it is} impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible.

Cross References

Matthew 19:24-25

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.

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.

Matthew 23:24

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

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. {accustomed: Heb. taught}

Matthew 7:3-5

And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?