Luke 18:24

Free Bible Version

When he saw his reaction, Jesus said, “How difficult it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God!

Cross References

Psalm 10:3

For the wicked boast about what they want to do. They praise the greedy, but treat the Lord with contempt.

Proverbs 11:28

If you trust in your riches, you'll fall; but if you do good, you'll flourish like green leaves.

Proverbs 18:11

Rich people see their wealth as a fortified town—it's like a high wall in their imagination.

Proverbs 30:9

Otherwise if I have plenty of money, I may give up on you, saying, “Who is the Lord?” while if I'm poor I may steal and bring the name of my God into disrepute.

Jeremiah 2:31

You people of today, think about what the Lord is saying: Israel, have I treated you like an empty desert, or a land of thick darkness? Why are my people saying, “We can go where we like! We don't have to come and worship you any more”?

Jeremiah 5:5

Let me go to and talk to the ones in charge. They would surely know what the Lord wants, God's right way of living.” But they had all broken off the yoke as well, and ripped off the chains.

Mark 6:26

The king was very upset, but because of the oaths he'd made in front of his guests, he didn't want to refuse her.

Luke 18:23

But when the man heard this he became very sad, for he was very wealthy.