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Luke 18:25
It is simpler for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a man who has much money to come into the kingdom of God.
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Christian Standard Bible®
For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God.”
For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God.”
King James Version (1611)
For it is easier for a camel to goe thorow a needles eye, then for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
For it is easier for a camel to goe thorow a needles eye, then for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
King James Version
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.
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.
English Standard Version
For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God."
For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God."
New American Standard Bible
"For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God!"
"For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God!"
New Century Version
It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God."
It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God."
Amplified Bible
"For 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."
"For 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."
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"For 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."
"For 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."
Legacy Standard Bible
For 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."
For 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."
Berean Standard Bible
Indeed, it is easier for a camel to pass through an eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God."
Indeed, it is easier for a camel to pass through an eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God."
Contemporary English Version
In fact, it's easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to get into God's kingdom."
In fact, it's easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to get into God's kingdom."
Complete Jewish Bible
It's easier for a camel to pass through a needle's eye than for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of God!"
It's easier for a camel to pass through a needle's eye than for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of God!"
Darby Translation
for it is easier for a camel to enter through a needle's eye than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
for it is easier for a camel to enter through a needle's eye than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
Easy-to-Read Version
It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter God's kingdom."
It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter God's kingdom."
Geneva Bible (1587)
Surely it is easier for a camel to go through a needles eye, then for a riche man to enter into the kingdome of God.
Surely it is easier for a camel to go through a needles eye, then for a riche man to enter into the kingdome of God.
George Lamsa Translation
It is easier for a rope to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
It is easier for a rope to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
Good News Translation
It is much harder for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of God than for a camel to go through the eye of a needle."
It is much harder for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of God than for a camel to go through the eye of a needle."
Lexham English Bible
For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter into the kingdom of God.
For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter into the kingdom of God.
Literal Translation
For it is easier for a camel to go in through a needle's eye than for a rich one to enter into the kingdom of God.
For it is easier for a camel to go in through a needle's eye than for a rich one to enter into the kingdom of God.
American Standard Version
For it is easier for a camel to enter in through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
For it is easier for a camel to enter in through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
Hebrew Names Version
For it is easier for a camel to enter in through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God."
For it is easier for a camel to enter in through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God."
International Standard Version
Indeed, it is easier for a camel to squeeze through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to get into the kingdom of God."
Indeed, it is easier for a camel to squeeze through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to get into the kingdom of God."
Etheridge Translation
It is easier for a camel into the aperture of a needle to enter, than the rich into the kingdom of Aloha.
It is easier for a camel into the aperture of a needle to enter, than the rich into the kingdom of Aloha.
Murdock Translation
It is easier for a camel to enter the eye of a needle, than a rich man the kingdom of God.
It is easier for a camel to enter the eye of a needle, than a rich man the kingdom of God.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
For it is easier for a camel to go through a nedles eye, then for a riche man to enter into the kyngdome of God.
For it is easier for a camel to go through a nedles eye, then for a riche man to enter into the kyngdome of God.
English Revised Version
For it is easier for a camel to enter in through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
For it is easier for a camel to enter in through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
World English Bible
For it is easier for a camel to enter in through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God."
For it is easier for a camel to enter in through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God."
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
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.
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.
Weymouth's New Testament
Why, it is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye than for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of God."
Why, it is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye than for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of God."
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
for it is liyter a camel to passe thorou a nedlis iye, than a riche man to entre in to the kyngdom of God.
for it is liyter a camel to passe thorou a nedlis iye, than a riche man to entre in to the kyngdom of God.
Update Bible Version
For it is easier for a camel to enter in through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
For it is easier for a camel to enter in through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
Webster's Bible Translation
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.
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.
New English Translation
In fact, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God."
In fact, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God."
New King James Version
For 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."
For 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."
New Living Translation
In fact, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of God!"
In fact, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of God!"
New Life Bible
It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to go into the holy nation of God."
It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to go into the holy nation of God."
New Revised Standard
Indeed, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God."
Indeed, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God."
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
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.
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.
Douay-Rheims Bible
For it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
For it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
Revised Standard Version
For 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."
For 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."
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
it is easyer for a camell to goo thorow a nedles eye then for a ryche man to enter into the kyngdome of God.
it is easyer for a camell to goo thorow a nedles eye then for a ryche man to enter into the kyngdome of God.
Young's Literal Translation
for it is easier for a camel through the eye of a needle to enter, than for a rich man into the reign of God to enter.'
for it is easier for a camel through the eye of a needle to enter, than for a rich man into the reign of God to enter.'
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
It is easyer for a Camell to go thorow the eye of a nedle, the for a rich man to entre in to the kyngdome of God.
It is easyer for a Camell to go thorow the eye of a nedle, the for a rich man to entre in to the kyngdome of God.
Mace New Testament (1729)
it is easier for a cable to pass through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
it is easier for a cable to pass through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
Simplified Cowboy Version
As a matter of fact, it'd be easier for a Charolais bull to fit through a cinch ring than for a rich man to squeeze into God's outfit."
As a matter of fact, it'd be easier for a Charolais bull to fit through a cinch ring than for a rich man to squeeze into God's outfit."
Contextual Overview
18 And a certain ruler put a question to him, saying, Good Master, what have I to do so that I may have eternal life? 19 And Jesus said to him, Why do you say that I am good? No one is good, but only God. 20 You have knowledge of what the law says: Do not be untrue to your wife, Do not put anyone to death, Do not take what is not yours, Do not give false witness, Give honour to your father and mother. 21 And he said, All these things I have done from the time when I was a boy. 22 And Jesus, hearing it, said to him, One thing you still have need of; get money for your goods, and give it away to the poor, and you will have wealth in heaven; and come after me. 23 But at these words he became very sad, for he had great wealth. 24 And Jesus, looking at him, said, How hard it is for those who have wealth to get into the kingdom of God! 25 It is simpler for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a man who has much money to come into the kingdom of God. 26 And those who were present said, Then who may have salvation? 27 But he said, Things which are not possible with man are possible with God.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
a camel: Some render a cable; but it may justly be doubted whether ךבלחכןע [Strong's G2574] ever was so translated before, for the word for a cable, as the scholiast on Aristophanes expressly affirms, is written ךבליכןע, not with an "e" ח, but with an "i" י. Some few manuscripts, it is true, have got the word ךבליכןע into the text, but it is evidently an attempted improvement. Matthew 23:24
Reciprocal: Matthew 5:20 - ye Matthew 7:21 - shall Matthew 13:22 - the deceitfulness Matthew 19:24 - It Mark 10:25 - General Luke 1:53 - and Luke 8:14 - and are Luke 16:19 - rich 1 Corinthians 1:26 - not many mighty
Cross-References
Genesis 18:1
Now the Lord came to him by the holy tree of Mamre, when he was seated in the doorway of his tent in the middle of the day;
Now the Lord came to him by the holy tree of Mamre, when he was seated in the doorway of his tent in the middle of the day;
Genesis 18:2
And lifting up his eyes, he saw three men before him; and seeing them, he went quickly to them from the door of the tent, and went down on his face to the earth;
And lifting up his eyes, he saw three men before him; and seeing them, he went quickly to them from the door of the tent, and went down on his face to the earth;
Genesis 18:5
And let me get a bit of bread to keep up your strength, and after that you may go on your way: for this is why you have come to your servant. And they said, Let it be so.
And let me get a bit of bread to keep up your strength, and after that you may go on your way: for this is why you have come to your servant. And they said, Let it be so.
Genesis 18:6
Then Abraham went quickly into the tent, and said to Sarah, Get three measures of meal straight away and make cakes.
Then Abraham went quickly into the tent, and said to Sarah, Get three measures of meal straight away and make cakes.
Genesis 18:7
And running to the herd, he took a young ox, soft and fat, and gave it to the servant and he quickly made it ready;
And running to the herd, he took a young ox, soft and fat, and gave it to the servant and he quickly made it ready;
Genesis 18:10
And he said, I will certainly come back to you in the spring, and Sarah your wife will have a son. And his words came to the ears of Sarah who was at the back of the tent-door.
And he said, I will certainly come back to you in the spring, and Sarah your wife will have a son. And his words came to the ears of Sarah who was at the back of the tent-door.
Genesis 18:11
Now Abraham and Sarah were very old, and Sarah was past the time for giving birth.
Now Abraham and Sarah were very old, and Sarah was past the time for giving birth.
Genesis 18:12
And Sarah, laughing to herself, said, Now that I am used up am I still to have pleasure, my husband himself being old?
And Sarah, laughing to herself, said, Now that I am used up am I still to have pleasure, my husband himself being old?
Genesis 18:13
And the Lord said, Why was Sarah laughing and saying, Is it possible for me, being old, to give birth to a child?
And the Lord said, Why was Sarah laughing and saying, Is it possible for me, being old, to give birth to a child?
Genesis 18:17
And the Lord said, Am I to keep back from Abraham the knowledge of what I do;
And the Lord said, Am I to keep back from Abraham the knowledge of what I do;
Gill's Notes on the Bible
For it is easier for a camel,.... These words were spoken to the disciples again, and were a second address to them, after they had shown astonishment at the former;
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Barnes' Notes on the Bible
See the notes at Matthew 19:13-30.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 25. It as easier for a camel — Instead of καμηλον, a camel, S, and four other MSS., read καμιλου, a cable. See the same reading noticed on the parallel place, Matthew 19:24.
