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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." |
Bible Question: what does he mean about this verse |
Bible Answer: Greetings! A camel cannot go through an eye of a needle. So, Jesus is saying that a rich man cannot enter the kingdom of God. This went against the religious views of the day because most thought that one could 'earn' their way into heaven through charitable gifts. The disciples clearly understood His meaning because they ask in v. 26, 'Who then can be saved?' In verse 27 though, Jesus makes it clear that salvation is possible only through God, not through trusting in riches. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |