Luke 18:25

25 Is it hard for a camel to go through the eye of a needle? It is even harder for the rich to enter God's kingdom!"

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 When the ruler heard this, he became very sad. He was very rich.
24 Jesus looked at him. Then he said, "How hard it is for rich people to enter God's kingdom!
25 Is it hard for a camel to go through the eye of a needle? It is even harder for the rich to enter God's kingdom!"
26 Those who heard this asked, "Then who can be saved?"
27 Jesus replied, "Things that are impossible with people are possible with God."

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