Parallel Verses
NET Bible
The disciples were astonished at these words. But again Jesus said to them, "Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God!
New American Standard Bible
The disciples
King James Version
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!
Holman Bible
But the disciples were astonished at His words. Again Jesus said to them,
International Standard Version
The disciples were startled by these words, but Jesus told them again, "Children, how hard it is for those who trust in their wealth to get into the kingdom of God!
A Conservative Version
And the disciples were astonished at his words. But again having answered, Jesus says to them, Children, how difficult it is for those who trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God.
American Standard Version
And the disciples were amazed 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!
Amplified
The disciples were
An Understandable Version
And His disciples were amazed at what He said. But Jesus spoke to them again and said, "How difficult it is [for anyone] to enter the kingdom of God
Anderson New Testament
And his disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus, answering again, said to them: Children, how hard it is for those who trust in riches to enter the kingdom of God!
Bible in Basic English
And the disciples were full of wonder at his words. But Jesus said to them again, Children, how hard it is for those who put faith in wealth to come into the kingdom of God!
Common New Testament
And the disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus said to them again, "Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God!
Daniel Mace New Testament
at this expression the disciples were much surpriz'd. but Jesus reassum'd the discourse, and said, how difficult a thing is it for those, who place their trust in riches, to enter into the divine kingdom?
Darby Translation
And the disciples were amazed at his words. And Jesus again answering says to them, Children, how difficult it is that those who trust in riches should enter into the kingdom of God!
Godbey New Testament
And the disciples were astonished at His words, and Jesus again responding, says to them, Children, how difficult it is to enter into the kingdom of God!
Goodspeed New Testament
But the disciples were amazed at what he said. And Jesus said to them again, "My children, how hard it is to enter the Kingdom of God!
John Wesley New Testament
And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answering again saith to them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches, to enter into the kingdom of God?
Julia Smith Translation
And his disciples were amazed at his words. And Jesus again having answered, says to them, How difficult, children, is it for those trusting in property to enter into the kingdom of God!
King James 2000
And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answered again, and said unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!
Lexham Expanded Bible
And the disciples were astounded at his words. But Jesus answered [and] said to them again, "Children, how difficult it is to enter into the kingdom of God!
Modern King James verseion
And the disciples were astonished at His words. But Jesus answering again said to them, Children, how hard it is for those who trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And his disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answered again, and said unto them, "Children: how hard is it for them, that trust in their riches, to enter into the kingdom of God?
Moffatt New Testament
The disciples were amazed at what he said; so he repeated, "My sons, how difficult it is [for those who rely on money] to get into the Realm of God!
Montgomery New Testament
The disciples were amazed at his words. Jesus looked around and said again to them.
New Heart English Bible
The disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus answered again, "Children, how hard is it to enter into the Kingdom of God.
Noyes New Testament
And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answering again saith to them, Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God!
Sawyer New Testament
And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answered again and said to them, Children, with what difficulty shall those who trust in riches enter into the kingdom of God!
The Emphasized Bible
And, the disciples, were in amazement, because of the words. But, Jesus, again answering, saith unto them - Children! how difficult, it is, to enter, into the kingdom of God!
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Then his disciples were astonished at these words. But Jesus again addressing them, said unto them, Children, how difficult is it for those who trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!
Twentieth Century New Testament
The disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus said again: "My children, how hard a thing it is to enter the Kingdom of God!
Webster
And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith to them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!
Weymouth New Testament
The disciples were amazed at His words. Jesus, however, said again, "Children, how hard a struggle is it for those who trust in riches to enter the Kingdom of God!
Williams New Testament
His disciples were startled at this statement. But Jesus again said to them as He continued the topic, "My children, how hard it is to get into the kingdom of God!
World English Bible
The disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus answered again, "Children, how hard is it for those who trust in riches to enter into the Kingdom of God!
Worrell New Testament
And the disciples were astonished at His words. But Jesus, again answering, saith to them, "Children, how difficult it is [for those who trust in riches] to enter into the Kingdom of God!
Worsley New Testament
And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus repeating it, saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them, that trust in riches, to enter into the kingdom of God!
Youngs Literal Translation
And the disciples were astonished at his words, and Jesus again answering saith to them, 'Children, how hard is it to those trusting on the riches to enter into the reign of God!
Themes
false Confidence » In outward resources
Kingdom of God » Who shall have a hard time entering into the kingdom of God
Kingdom of heaven » Rich people cannot enter
Riches » Often an obstruction to the reception of the gospel
earthly Riches » Examples of evil tendency of » Trust in riches, the folly of
Trust » Those that trust in wealth
Trust » Of the wicked » Is in wealth
Trust in riches » The folly of
Topics
Interlinear
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References
Hastings
Word Count of 37 Translations in Mark 10:24
Images Mark 10:24
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Rich Young Man
23 Then Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, "How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God!" 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! 25 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."
Cross References
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,