Bible verse
Indeed, it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.”
Luke 18:25 · BSB
The verses around it, from Luke 18.
21 “All these I have kept from my youth,” he said.
22 On hearing this, Jesus told him, “You still lack one thing: Sell everything you own and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.”
23 But when the ruler heard this, he became very sad, because he was extremely wealthy.
24 Seeing the man’s sadness, Jesus said, “How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God!
25 Indeed, it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.”
26 Those who heard this asked, “Who then can be saved?”
27 But Jesus said, “What is impossible with man is possible with God.”
28 “Look,” said Peter, “we have left all we had to follow You.”
29 “Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “no one who has left home or wife or brothers or parents or children for the sake of the kingdom of God
KJV
For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
ASV
For it is easier for a camel to enter in through a needle’s eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
ERV
For it is easier for a camel to enter in through a needle’s eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
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