Luke 18:25

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

Luke 18:25 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 18:25

For it is easier for a camel
These words were spoken to the disciples again, and were a second address to them, after they had shown astonishment at the former; (See Gill on Matthew 19:24) and (See Gill on Mark 10:24).

Luke 18:25 In-Context

23 He having heard these things, became sorrowful: for he was very rich.
24 And Jesus seeing him become sorrowful, said: How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God
25 For it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
26 And they that heard it said: Who then can be saved?
27 He said to them: The things that are impossible with men are possible with God.

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