Mark 10:22 - The Message22 The man’s face clouded over. This was the last thing he expected to hear, and he walked off with a heavy heart. He was holding on tight to a lot of things, and not about to let go. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176922 And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition22 At that saying the man's countenance fell and was gloomy, and he went away grieved and sorrowing, for he was holding great possessions. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)22 But his countenance fell at the saying, and he went away sorrowful: for he was one that had great possessions. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible22 But the man was dismayed at this statement and went away saddened, because he had many possessions. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version22 But he went away grieving, having been greatly saddened by the word. For he had many possessions. Ver Capítulo |
That sobered the king up fast. But unwilling to lose face with his guests, he caved in and let her have her wish. The king sent the executioner off to the prison with orders to bring back John’s head. He went, cut off John’s head, brought it back on a platter, and presented it to the girl, who gave it to her mother. When John’s disciples heard about this, they came and got the body and gave it a decent burial.
Looking at his disciples, Jesus said, “Do you have any idea how difficult it is for people who ‘have it all’ to enter God’s kingdom?” The disciples couldn’t believe what they were hearing, but Jesus kept on: “You can’t imagine how difficult. I’d say it’s easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye than for the rich to get into God’s kingdom.”