Mark 10:23

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

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  • Mark 3:5 : 5 After looking around at them in anger, grieved by the hardness of their hearts, he said to the man,“Stretch out your hand.” He stretched it out, and his hand was restored.
  • 1 Cor 1:26 : 26 Think about the circumstances of your call, brothers and sisters. Not many were wise by human standards, not many were powerful, not many were born to a privileged position.
  • Luke 18:24 : 24 When Jesus noticed this, he said,“How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God!
  • John 3:5 : 5 Jesus answered,“I tell you the solemn truth, unless a person is born of water and spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.
  • Jas 2:5 : 5 Listen, my dear brothers and sisters! Did not God choose the poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom that he promised to those who love him?
  • Jas 4:4 : 4 Adulterers, do you not know that friendship with the world means hostility toward God? So whoever decides to be the world’s friend makes himself God’s enemy.
  • 2 Pet 1:11 : 11 For thus an entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, will be richly provided for you.
  • Mark 5:32 : 32 But he looked around to see who had done it.
  • Mark 10:15 : 15 I tell you the truth, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will never enter it.”
  • Matt 18:3 : 3 and said,“I tell you the truth, unless you turn around and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven!
  • Matt 19:23-26 : 23 Then Jesus said to his disciples,“I tell you the truth, it will be hard for a rich person to enter the kingdom of heaven! 24 Again I say, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter into the kingdom of God.” 25 The disciples were greatly astonished when they heard this and said,“Then who can be saved?” 26 Jesus looked at them and replied,“This is impossible for mere humans, but for God all things are possible.”

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    24The disciples were astonished at these words. But again Jesus said to them,“Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God!

    25It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God.”

    26They were even more astonished and said to one another,“Then who can be saved?”

    27Jesus looked at them and replied,“This is impossible for mere humans, but not for God; all things are possible for God.”

    28Peter began to speak to him,“Look, we have left everything to follow you!”

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    21Jesus said to him,“If you wish to be perfect, go sell your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”

    22But when the young man heard this he went away sorrowful, for he was very rich.

    23Then Jesus said to his disciples,“I tell you the truth, it will be hard for a rich person to enter the kingdom of heaven!

    24Again I say, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter into the kingdom of God.”

    25The disciples were greatly astonished when they heard this and said,“Then who can be saved?”

    26Jesus looked at them and replied,“This is impossible for mere humans, but for God all things are possible.”

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    22When Jesus heard this, he said to him,“One thing you still lack. Sell all that you have and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”

    23But when the man heard this he became very sad, for he was extremely wealthy.

    24When Jesus noticed this, he said,“How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God!

    25In fact, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God.”

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    21As Jesus looked at him, he felt love for him and said,“You lack one thing. Go, sell whatever you have and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”

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    20Then he looked up at his disciples and said:“Blessed are you who are poor, for the kingdom of God belongs to you.

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    1The Widow’s Offering Jesus looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the offering box.

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    23Then Jesus turned to his disciples and said privately,“Blessed are the eyes that see what you see!

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    43He called his disciples and said to them,“I tell you the truth, this poor widow has put more into the offering box than all the others.

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    21So it is with the one who stores up riches for himself, but is not rich toward God.”

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    31But many who are first will be last, and the last first.”

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    31Instead, pursue his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well.

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