Mark 10:23

23 And Jesus 1looked around and said to his disciples, 2"How difficult it will be for those who have wealth to enter 3the kingdom of God!"

Mark 10:23 In-Context

21 And Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, "You lack one thing: go, sell all that you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me."
22 Disheartened by the saying, he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.
23 And Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, "How difficult it will be for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!"
24 And the disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus said to them again, "Children, how difficult it is to enter the kingdom of God!
25 It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God."

Cross References 3

  • 1. See Mark 3:5
  • 2. [1 Corinthians 1:26]; See Matthew 13:22
  • 3. See Matthew 12:28
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