Mark 10:24

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

Psalm 52:7

"Look, here is the man who would not make God his protector! He trusted in his great wealth and was confident about his plans to destroy others."

Proverbs 11:28

The one who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will flourish like a green leaf.

John 13:33

Children, I am still with you for a little while. You will look for me, and just as I said to the Jewish religious leaders, 'Where I am going you cannot come,' now I tell you the same.

John 21:5

So Jesus said to them, "Children, you don't have any fish, do you?" They replied, "No."

1 Timothy 6:17

Command those who are rich in this world's goods not to be haughty or to set their hope on riches, which are uncertain, but on God who richly provides us with all things for our enjoyment.

Job 31:24-25

"If I have put my confidence in gold or said to pure gold, 'You are my security!'

Psalm 17:14

Lord, use your power to deliver me from these murderers, from the murderers of this world! They enjoy prosperity; you overwhelm them with the riches they desire. They have many children, and leave their wealth to their offspring.

Psalm 49:6-7

They trust in their wealth and boast in their great riches.

Psalm 62:10

Do not trust in what you can gain by oppression! Do not put false confidence in what you can gain by robbery! If wealth increases, do not become attached to it!

Proverbs 18:11

The wealth of a rich person is like a strong city, and it is like a high wall in his imagination.

Proverbs 23:5

When you gaze upon riches, they are gone, for they surely make wings for themselves, and fly off into the sky like an eagle!

Jeremiah 9:23

The Lord says, "Wise people should not boast that they are wise. Powerful people should not boast that they are powerful. Rich people should not boast that they are rich.

Ezekiel 28:4-5

By your wisdom and understanding you have gained wealth for yourself; you have amassed gold and silver in your treasuries.

Habakkuk 2:9

The one who builds his house by unjust gain is as good as dead. He does this so he can build his nest way up high and escape the clutches of disaster.

Zephaniah 1:18

Neither their silver nor their gold will be able to deliver them in the day of the Lord's angry judgment. The whole earth will be consumed by his fiery wrath. Indeed, he will bring terrifying destruction on all who live on the earth."

Matthew 19:25

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

Luke 12:16-21

He then told them a parable: "The land of a certain rich man produced an abundant crop,

Luke 16:14

The Pharisees (who loved money) heard all this and ridiculed him.

Luke 18:26-27

Those who heard this said, "Then who can be saved?"

John 6:60

Then many of his disciples, when they heard these things, said, "This is a difficult saying! Who can understand it?"

Galatians 4:19

My children -- I am again undergoing birth pains until Christ is formed in you!

James 5:1-3

Come now, you rich! Weep and cry aloud over the miseries that are coming on you.

1 John 2:1

(My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin.) But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous One,

1 John 4:4

You are from God, little children, and have conquered them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.

1 John 5:21

Little children, guard yourselves from idols.

Revelation 3:17

Because you say, "I am rich and have acquired great wealth, and need nothing," but do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind, and naked,

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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!

General references

Bible References

Astonished

Matthew 19:25
The disciples were greatly astonished when they heard this and said, "Then who can be saved?"
Luke 18:26
Those who heard this said, "Then who can be saved?"
John 6:60
Then many of his disciples, when they heard these things, said, "This is a difficult saying! Who can understand it?"

Children

John 13:33
Children, I am still with you for a little while. You will look for me, and just as I said to the Jewish religious leaders, 'Where I am going you cannot come,' now I tell you the same.
John 21:5
So Jesus said to them, "Children, you don't have any fish, do you?" They replied, "No."
Galatians 4:19
My children -- I am again undergoing birth pains until Christ is formed in you!
1 John 2:1
(My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin.) But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous One,
1 John 4:4
You are from God, little children, and have conquered them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.
1 John 5:21
Little children, guard yourselves from idols.

Trust

Job 31:24
"If I have put my confidence in gold or said to pure gold, 'You are my security!'
Psalm 17:14
Lord, use your power to deliver me from these murderers, from the murderers of this world! They enjoy prosperity; you overwhelm them with the riches they desire. They have many children, and leave their wealth to their offspring.
Psalm 49:6
They trust in their wealth and boast in their great riches.
Psalm 52:7
"Look, here is the man who would not make God his protector! He trusted in his great wealth and was confident about his plans to destroy others."
Psalm 62:10
Do not trust in what you can gain by oppression! Do not put false confidence in what you can gain by robbery! If wealth increases, do not become attached to it!
Proverbs 11:28
The one who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will flourish like a green leaf.
Proverbs 18:11
The wealth of a rich person is like a strong city, and it is like a high wall in his imagination.
Proverbs 23:5
When you gaze upon riches, they are gone, for they surely make wings for themselves, and fly off into the sky like an eagle!
Jeremiah 9:23
The Lord says, "Wise people should not boast that they are wise. Powerful people should not boast that they are powerful. Rich people should not boast that they are rich.
Ezekiel 28:4
By your wisdom and understanding you have gained wealth for yourself; you have amassed gold and silver in your treasuries.
Habakkuk 2:9
The one who builds his house by unjust gain is as good as dead. He does this so he can build his nest way up high and escape the clutches of disaster.
Zephaniah 1:18
Neither their silver nor their gold will be able to deliver them in the day of the Lord's angry judgment. The whole earth will be consumed by his fiery wrath. Indeed, he will bring terrifying destruction on all who live on the earth."
Luke 12:16
He then told them a parable: "The land of a certain rich man produced an abundant crop,
Luke 16:14
The Pharisees (who loved money) heard all this and ridiculed him.
1 Timothy 6:17
Command those who are rich in this world's goods not to be haughty or to set their hope on riches, which are uncertain, but on God who richly provides us with all things for our enjoyment.
James 5:1
Come now, you rich! Weep and cry aloud over the miseries that are coming on you.
Revelation 3:17
Because you say, "I am rich and have acquired great wealth, and need nothing," but do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind, and naked,

General references

Job 31:24
"If I have put my confidence in gold or said to pure gold, 'You are my security!'

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