Mark

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NASB	Mark 10:25 "It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God."
AMPLIFIED 2015	Mark 10:25 "It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man [who places his faith in wealth or status] to enter the kingdom of God."

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Bible Question: what does he mean about this verse

Bible Answer: Jesus used a common Jewish proverb describing something impossible and absurd. With all their advantages and influence, rich people may find it difficult to have the attitude of humility, submission, and service required by Jesus.

Because money represents power, authority, and success, wealthy people often have difficulty realizing their need and their powerlessness to save themselves. Those rich in talent or intelligence suffer the same difficulty. It is difficult for a self-sufficient person to realize his or her need and come to Jesus. It's hard to give away the control over life that money provides. Thus Jesus explained that it would be easier to get a camel (the largest animal in Palestine) through the eye of a sewing needle than for a person who trusts in riches to get into the kingdom of God.

Some commentators have said that "needle" refers to a certain gate in the wall of Jerusalem. However, the Greek word refers to a needle that is used with thread, and the Needle's Eye Gate didn't exist in Jesus' day. It was put in later when the city was rebuilt. Thus, Jesus' image was purposely hyperbolic.

- Life Application Bible Commentary – Mark (Bruce B. Barton et al.)