Luke 18:24

24 When Iesus sawe him morne he sayde: with what difficulte shall they that have ryches enter into the kyngdome of God:

Luke 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).

Luke 18:24 In-Context

22 When Iesus hearde that he sayde vnto him: Yet lackest thou one thinge. Sell all that thou hast and distribute it vnto the poore and thou shalt have treasure in heven and come and folowe me.

23 When he heard that he was hevy: for he was very ryche.

24 When Iesus sawe him morne he sayde: with what difficulte shall they that have ryches enter into the kyngdome of God:

25 it is easyer for a camell to goo thorow a nedles eye then for a ryche man to enter into the kyngdome of God.

26 Then sayde they that hearde that: And who shall then be saved?