Luke 18:25

Modern

Indeed, it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.”

Traditional

For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

Literal

For it is easier for a camel to enter through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.”

Latin

…facilius est enim camelum per foramen acus transire quam divitem intrare in regnum Dei.

Greek

English

Indeed, it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.”

How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God!: Scripture sometimes describes riches or wealth as a blessing from God (2 Chronicles 1:11–12; Psalms 112:3; 128:2; Proverbs 8:18; Isaiah 61:6). But many passages warn against trusting in riches instead of God (Psalm 62:10; Proverbs 11:28; Jeremiah 9:23–24; 49:4–5).
the eye of a needle: See study note on Mark 10:25. This is not only difficult, but impossible. No one can be saved while trusting in riches. Salvation comes only by dependence on God (Luke 18:27).

The story of the rich religious leader warns against trusting in riches rather than pledging complete allegiance to God.

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