Luke 18:25

25 It is simpler for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a man who has much money to come 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 But at these words he became very sad, for he had great wealth.
24 And Jesus, looking at him, said, How hard it is for those who have wealth to get into the kingdom of God!
25 It is simpler for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a man who has much money to come into the kingdom of God.
26 And those who were present said, Then who may have salvation?
27 But he said, Things which are not possible with man are possible with God.

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