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And he answering said to him, Teacher, all these things have I kept from my youth.
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And Jesus looking upon him loved him, and said to him, One thing lackest thou: go, sell whatever thou hast and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me, [taking up the cross].
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But he, sad at the word, went away grieved, for he had large possessions.
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And Jesus looking around says to his disciples, How difficultly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!
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And the disciples were amazed at his words. And Jesus again answering says to them, Children, how difficult it is that those who trust in riches should enter into the kingdom of God!
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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.
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And they were exceedingly astonished, saying to one another, And who can be saved?
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But Jesus looking on them says, With men it is impossible, but not with God; for all things are possible with God.
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Peter began to say to him, Behold, *we* have left all things and have followed thee.
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Jesus answering said, Verily I say to you, There is no one who has left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, [or wife], or children, or lands, for my sake and for the sake of the gospel,
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that shall not receive a hundredfold now in this time: houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions, and in the coming age life eternal.