22 But he was dismayed by this demand, and he went away grieving,(A) because he had many possessions.(B)

Possessions and the Kingdom

23 Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, “How hard it is for those who have wealth(C) to enter the kingdom of God!”(D)

24 The disciples were astonished at his words. Again Jesus said to them, “Children,(E) how hard it is[a] to enter the kingdom of God!

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Footnotes

  1. 10:24 Other mss add for those trusting in wealth

22 At this the man’s face fell. He went away sad, because he had great wealth.

23 Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, “How hard it is for the rich(A) to enter the kingdom of God!”

24 The disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus said again, “Children, how hard it is[a] to enter the kingdom of God!(B)

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Footnotes

  1. Mark 10:24 Some manuscripts is for those who trust in riches

22 And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions.

23 And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!

24 And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!

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