Mark 10:23

23 And Jesus, looking around, said to His disciples, "¹How hard it will be for those who are wealthy to enter 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 Looking at him, Jesus felt a love for him and said to him, "One thing you lack: go and sell all you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me."

22 But at these words he was saddened, and he went away grieving, for he was one who owned much property.

23 And Jesus, looking around, said to His disciples, "How hard it will be for those who are wealthy to enter the kingdom of God!"

24 The disciples were amazed at His words. But Jesus answered again and said to them, "Children, how hard 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 man to enter the kingdom of God."

Cross References

• 1. Matthew 19:23