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Green's Literal Translation
Luke 18:25
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.
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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.
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.
Bible in Basic English
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.
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.
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 asked Him saying, Good Teacher, what may I do to inherit eternal life? 19 But Jesus said to him, Why do you say Me to be good? No one is good, except One: God. 20 You know the commandments: "Do not commit adultery," "do not murder," "do not steal," "do not bear false witness," "honor your father and your mother." Ex. 20:12-16 21 And he said, I have kept all these from my youth. 22 And hearing these things, Jesus said to him, Yet one thing is lacking to you: sell all, as much as you have, and give to the poor; and you will have treasure in Heaven. And come, follow Me. 23 But having heard these things, he became very sad, for he was exceedingly rich. 24 And having seen him becoming very sad, Jesus said, How hardly those having riches shall enter into the kingdom of God! 25 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. 26 And those hearing said, And who is able to be saved? 27 But He said, The things impossible with men 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
And Jehovah appeared to him by the oaks of Mamre. And he was sitting at the door of the tent in the heat of the day.
And Jehovah appeared to him by the oaks of Mamre. And he was sitting at the door of the tent in the heat of the day.
Genesis 18:2
And he lifted up his eyes and looked; and, behold, three men were standing by him. And he saw, and he ran to meet them from the entrance of the tent. And he bowed to the ground.
And he lifted up his eyes and looked; and, behold, three men were standing by him. And he saw, and he ran to meet them from the entrance of the tent. And he bowed to the ground.
Genesis 18:5
And I will bring a bite of bread and will sustain Your heart. Then You may pass on, for this is why You have passed over to Your servant. And they said, Do so, as you have said.
And I will bring a bite of bread and will sustain Your heart. Then You may pass on, for this is why You have passed over to Your servant. And they said, Do so, as you have said.
Genesis 18:6
And Abraham ran into the tent to Sarah and said, Hurry, prepare three measures of fine meal, knead it and make cakes.
And Abraham ran into the tent to Sarah and said, Hurry, prepare three measures of fine meal, knead it and make cakes.
Genesis 18:7
And Abraham ran to the herd and brought a son of the herd, tender and good, and gave it to a youth. And he hurried to prepare it .
And Abraham ran to the herd and brought a son of the herd, tender and good, and gave it to a youth. And he hurried to prepare it .
Genesis 18:10
And He said, Returning I will return to you at the time of life; and, Behold! A son shall be to your wife Sarah. And Sarah was listening at the entrance to the tent, and it was behind Him.
And He said, Returning I will return to you at the time of life; and, Behold! A son shall be to your wife Sarah. And Sarah was listening at the entrance to the tent, and it was behind Him.
Genesis 18:11
And Abraham and Sarah were aged, going on in days. The custom as to women had ceased to be to Sarah.
And Abraham and Sarah were aged, going on in days. The custom as to women had ceased to be to Sarah.
Genesis 18:12
And Sarah laughed within herself, saying, After my being old, shall there be pleasure to me; my lord also being old?
And Sarah laughed within herself, saying, After my being old, shall there be pleasure to me; my lord also being old?
Genesis 18:13
And Jehovah said to Abraham, Why has Sarah laughed at this, saying, Indeed, truly shall I bear, even I who am old?
And Jehovah said to Abraham, Why has Sarah laughed at this, saying, Indeed, truly shall I bear, even I who am old?
Genesis 18:17
And Jehovah said, Shall I hide from Abraham that which I am doing?
And Jehovah said, Shall I hide from Abraham that which I am doing?
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.
