Mark 10:24

New International Reader's Version

The disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus said again, “Children, how hard it is to enter God’s kingdom!

Cross References

Psalm 17:14

Lord, by your power save me from people like that. They belong to this world. They get their reward in this life. May what you have stored up for evil people fill their bellies. May their children’s stomachs be filled with it. And may there even be leftovers for their little ones.

Psalm 52:7

“Just look at this fellow! He didn’t depend on God for his safety. He put his trust in all his wealth. He grew strong by destroying others!”

Psalm 62:10

Don’t trust in money you have taken from others. Don’t put false hope in things you have stolen. Even if your riches grow, don’t put your trust in them.

Proverbs 11:28

Those who trust in their riches will fall. But those who do right will be as healthy as a green leaf.

Proverbs 18:11

The wealth of rich people is like a city that makes them feel safe. They think of it as a city with walls that can’t be climbed.

Proverbs 23:5

When you take even a quick look at riches, they are gone. They grow wings and fly away into the sky like an eagle.

Jeremiah 9:23

The Lord says, “Do not let wise people brag about how wise they are. Do not let strong people boast about how strong they are. Do not let rich people brag about how rich they are.

Habakkuk 2:9

“How terrible it will be for the Babylonians! They build their kingdom with money that they gained by cheating others. They have tried to make the kingdom as secure as possible. After all, they did not want to be destroyed.

Zephaniah 1:18

Their silver and gold won’t save them on the day the Lord pours out his anger. The whole earth will be burned up when his jealous anger blazes out. Everyone who lives on earth will come to a sudden end.”

Matthew 19:25

When the disciples heard this, they were really amazed. They asked, “Then who can be saved?”

Mark 1:27

All the people were amazed. So they asked each other, “What is this? A new teaching! And with so much authority! He even gives orders to evil spirits, and they obey him.”

Mark 10:23

Jesus looked around. He said to his disciples, “How hard it is for rich people to enter God’s kingdom!”

Luke 16:14

The Pharisees loved money. They heard all that Jesus said and made fun of him.

John 13:33

“My children, I will be with you only a little longer. You will look for me. Just as I told the Jews, so I am telling you now. You can’t come where I am going.

John 21:5

He called out to them, “Friends, don’t you have any fish?” “No,” they answered.

John 6:60

Jesus’ disciples heard this. Many of them said, “This is a hard teaching. Who can accept it?”

Galatians 4:19

My dear children, I am in pain for you like I was when we first met. I have pain like a woman giving birth. And my pain will continue until Christ makes you like himself.

1 Timothy 6:17

Command people who are rich in this world not to be proud. Tell them not to put their hope in riches. Wealth is so uncertain. Command those who are rich to put their hope in God. He richly provides us with everything to enjoy.

1 John 2:1

My dear children, I’m writing this to you so that you will not sin. But suppose someone does sin. Then we have a friend who speaks to the Father for us. He is Jesus Christ, the Blameless One.

1 John 4:4

Dear children, you belong to God. You have not accepted the teachings of the false prophets. That’s because the one who is in you is powerful. He is more powerful than the one who is in the world.

1 John 5:21

Dear children, keep away from statues of gods.

Revelation 3:17

You say, “I am rich. I’ve become wealthy and don’t need anything.” But you don’t realize how pitiful and miserable you have become. You are poor, blind and naked.