Mark 10:24

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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!

Astonished

Matthew 19:25

Luke 18:26

John 6:60

Children

Trust

General references

Job 31:24

Bible References

Astonished

When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved?

And they that heard it, said, Who then can be saved?

Many therefore of his disciples, when they had heard this, said, This is a hard saying; who can hear it?

Children

Little children, yet a little while I am with you. Ye will seek me: and, as I said to the Jews, Whither I go, ye cannot come; so now I say to you.

Then Jesus saith to them, Children, have ye any victuals? They answered him, No.

My little children, of whom I travail in birth again, until Christ be formed in you,

My little children, these things I write to you, that ye sin not. And if any man sinneth, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:

Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.

Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.

Trust

If I have made gold my hope, or have said to the fine gold, Thou art my confidence;

From men who are thy hand, O LORD, from men of the world, who have their portion in this life, and whose belly thou fillest with thy hid treasure: they are full of children, and leave the rest of their substance to their babes.

They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;

Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.

Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them.

He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.

The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as a high wall in his own conceit.

Wilt thou set thy eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make to themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle towards heaven.

Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches:

With thy wisdom and with thy understanding thou hast gained for thee riches, and hast gained gold and silver into thy treasures:

Woe to him that coveteth an evil covetousness to his house, that he may set his nest on high, that he may be delivered from the power of evil!

Neither their silver nor their gold shall be able to deliver them in the day of the LORD'S wrath; but the whole land shall be devoured by the fire of his jealousy: for he will make even a speedy riddance of all them that dwell in the land.

And he spoke a parable to them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:

And the Pharisees also, who were covetous, heard all these things, and they derided him.

Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not high-minded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;

Come now, ye rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon you.

Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked:

General references

If I have made gold my hope, or have said to the fine gold, Thou art my confidence;