Mark 10:24
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!
Mark 10:24 in other translations
| BSB | 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! |
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| WEB | The disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus answered again, “Children, how hard it is for those who trust in riches to enter into God’s Kingdom! |
| ASV | 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! |
| YLT | 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! |
| DARBY | 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! |
| BBE | 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! |
| 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! |
What does Mark 10:24 mean?
Barnes' Notes
How hard. With how much difficulty.
(t) "trust in riches" Job 31:24, Ps 52:7, 62:10, Hab 2:9, 1Timm 6:17 Rev 3:17
Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Mark 10:23-31
Christ took this occasion to speak to his disciples about the difficulty of the salvation of those who have abundance of this world. Those who thus eagerly seek the wealth of the world, will never rightly prize Christ and his grace. Also, as to the greatness of the salvation of those who have but little of this world, and leave it for Christ. The greatest trial of a good man's constancy is, when love to Jesus calls…
Mark 10:24 in the original Greek
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Cross references for Mark 10:24
- Proverbs 11:28
He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
- James 5:1-3
Go to now, ye rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon you. Your riches are corrupted, and your garments are motheaten. Your gold and silver is cankered; and the rust of them shall be a witness against you, and shall eat your flesh as it were fire. Ye have heaped treasure together for the last days.
- Psalms 52:7
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.
- 1 Timothy 6:17
Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;
- Revelation 3:17
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:
- Proverbs 18:11
The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.
- Luke 12:16-21
And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully: And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits? And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods. And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry. …
- Luke 16:14
And the Pharisees also, who were covetous, heard all these things: and they derided him.
- Psalms 62:10
Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them.
- Psalms 17:14
From men which are thy hand, O Lord, from men of the world, which 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.
- Psalms 49:6-7
They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches; None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him:
- Proverbs 23:5
Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Mt 19:25; Lu 18:26,27; Joh 6:60
Children.
Joh 13:33; 21:5; Ga 4:19; 1Jo 2:1; 4:4; 5:21
trust.
Job 31:24,25; Ps 17:14; 49:6,7; 52:7; 62:10; Pr 11:28; 18:11; 23:5
Jer 9:23; Eze 28:4,5; Hab 2:9; Zep 1:18; Lu 12:16-21; 16:14
1Ti 6:17; Jas 5:1-3; Re 3:17
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Context
- Mark 10:23
And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!
- Mark 10:24
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!
- Mark 10:25
It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
Mark 10:24 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Y los discípulos se espantaron de sus palabras; mas Jesús respondiendo, les volvió á decir: ¡Hijos, cuán difícil es entrar en el reino de Dios, los que confían en las riquezas! |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Et les disciples s’étonnèrent de ses paroles; et Jésus, répondant encore, leur dit: Enfants, combien il est difficile à ceux qui se confient aux richesses d’entrer dans le royaume de Dieu! |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Die Jünger aber entsetzten sich über seine Worte. Jesus aber antwortete wiederum und spricht zu ihnen: Kinder, wie schwer ist es, daß die, welche auf Güter vertrauen, in das Reich Gottes eingehen! |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Discipuli autem obstupescebant in verbis ejus. At Jesus rursus respondens ait illis: Filioli, quam difficile est, confidentes in pecuniis, in regnum Dei introire! |