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And Jesus said unto him,
Why callest thou me good? none is good save one, [even] God.
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Thou knowest the commandments, Do not kill, Do not commit adultery, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Do not defraud, Honor thy father and mother.
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And he said unto him, Teacher, all these things have I observed from my youth.
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And Jesus looking upon him loved him, and said unto him,
One thing thou lackest: go, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.
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But his countenance fell at the saying, and he went away sorrowful: for he was one that had great possessions.
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And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples,
How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!
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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!
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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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And they were astonished exceedingly, saying unto him, Then who can be saved?
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Jesus looking upon them saith,
With men it is impossible, but not with God: for all things are possible with God.
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Peter began to say unto him, Lo, we have left all, and have followed thee.