Jesus saw how sad the man was. So he said, “It's terribly hard for rich people to get into God's kingdom!
If I have too much to eat, I might forget about you; if I don't have enough, I might steal and disgrace your name.
Trust in your wealth, and you will be a failure, but God's people will prosper like healthy plants.
The wicked brag about their deepest desires. Those greedy people hate and curse you, Lord.
Herod was very sorry for what he had said. But he did not want to break the promise he had made in front of his guests.
So I'll go and talk to the leaders. They know what God demands.” But even they had decided not to obey the Lord.
Now listen to what I say! Did I abandon you in the desert or surround you with darkness? You are my people, yet you have told me, “We'll do what we want, and we refuse to worship you!”
the rich think their money is a wall of protection.
When the man heard this, he was sad, because he was very rich.