Mark 10:23

23 Then Jesus, looking around, said unto his disciples, How hardly shall those that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!

Mark 10:23 Meaning and Commentary

Mark 10:23

And Jesus looked round about
To see what effect the discourse he had with the young man, and the consequence of it, had upon his disciples; as also to raise their attention to what he was about, to say:

and saith unto his disciples, how hardly shall they that have riches
enter into the kingdom of God!
the Gospel dispensation, by embracing the doctrines, and submitting to the ordinances of it; (See Gill on Matthew 19:23).

Mark 10:23 In-Context

21 Then Jesus beholding him loved him and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go, sell all that thou hast and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross {Gr. stauros – stake}, and follow me taking up thy stake (if thy desire is to be perfect).

22 But he, saddened by this word, went away grieved, for he had great possessions.

23 Then Jesus, looking around, said unto his disciples, How hardly shall those that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!

24 And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answered again and said unto them, Children, how hard is it for those that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!

25 It is easier to pass a cable through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.