And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful
As he might, by his looks and gestures; and perceived that he was
determined not to part with his possessions, and follow him:
he said to his disciples, how hardly shall they that have
riches
enter into the kingdom of God!
embrace the Gospel, and submit to the ordinances of it; deny
themselves, part with their worldly substance for the cause of
Christ, and interest of religion. Riches, which should be a
reason for, are often a bar unto a profession of Christ, and his
Gospel. This is delivered as an affirmation, or by way of
assertion, (See Gill on Matthew
19:23).