Lucas 18:24

24 Vendo-o entristecido, Jesus disse: “Como é difícil aos ricos entrar no Reino de Deus!

Lucas 18:24 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 18:24

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).

Lucas 18:24 In-Context

22 Ao ouvir isso, disse-lhe Jesus: “Falta ainda uma coisa. Venda tudo o que você possui e dê o dinheiro aos pobres, e você terá um tesouro nos céus. Depois venha e siga-me”.

23 Ouvindo isso, ele ficou triste, porque era muito rico.

24 Vendo-o entristecido, Jesus disse: “Como é difícil aos ricos entrar no Reino de Deus!

25 De fato, é mais fácil passar um camelo pelo fundo de uma agulha do que um rico entrar no Reino de Deus”.

26 Os que ouviram isso perguntaram: “Então, quem pode ser salvo?”