Mark 10:24

Translations

Modern

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!

Traditional

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!

Literal

And the disciples were astonished at His words. But Jesus, answering, says to them again, “Children, how difficult it is to enter into the kingdom of God!

Latin

Discipuli autem obstupescebant in verbis ejus. At Jesus rursus respondens ait illis: Filioli, quam difficile est, confidentes in pecuniis, in regnum Dei introire!

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English

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!

Notes

Mark 10:24

When the disciples were amazed, Jesus spoke to them with care and called them children.

Mark 10:23–27

Jesus surprised the disciples by challenging the common belief that wealth was a sign of God's favor.

Mark 10:17–31

The story of the rich man continues the themes of discipleship that began in 9:33 and the requirements for entering the kingdom of God (10:13–16). The rich man’s attitude is very different from the humble, childlike faith needed to enter the kingdom of God.

Mark 9:30–10:31

This section is the second cycle (see study note on 8:27–9:1) containing:

a prediction about the suffering of Jesus (9:30–32),
an error by the disciples (9:33–34), and
teaching about discipleship (9:35–10:31).

Theme notes and profiles

Following Jesus Material Reward Miracles The Coming of God’s Kingdom The Son of God

Events

Jesus Teaches in Pereac. AD 30

Related verses

James 5:1–3
Come now, you who are rich, weep and wail over the misery to come upon you.
Proverbs 11:28
He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like foliage.
1 Timothy 6:17
Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy.
Psalm 52:7
“Look at the man who did not make God his refuge, but trusted in the abundance of his wealth and strengthened himself by destruction.”
Revelation 3:17
You say, ‘I am rich; I have grown wealthy and need nothing.’ But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind, and naked.
Proverbs 18:11
A rich man’s wealth is his fortified city; it is like a high wall in his imagination.
Psalm 62:10
Place no trust in extortion or false hope in stolen goods. If your riches increase, do not set your heart upon them.
Luke 16:14
The Pharisees, who were lovers of money, heard all of this and were scoffing at Jesus.
Luke 12:16–21
Then He told them a parable: “The ground of a certain rich man produced an abundance.
Job 31:24–25
If I have put my trust in gold or called pure gold my security,
Habakkuk 2:9
Woe to him who builds his house by unjust gain, to place his nest on high and escape the hand of disaster!
Proverbs 23:5
When you glance at wealth, it disappears, for it makes wings for itself and flies like an eagle to the sky.

Parallels

Matthew 19:16–30 Luke 18:18–30

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Brothers (and Sisters) Eternal Life Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven Mark, Gospel of Riches Servant of the Lord Travel

Topics

Confidence: False False Confidence in Outward Resources Kingdom of Heaven: Rich People Cannot Enter Riches Riches: General Scriptures Concerning Riches: Often an Obstruction to the Reception of the Gospel Temptation: General Scriptures Concerning The Rich: General Scriptures Concerning Trust of the Wicked is in Wealth

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