Luke 18:24

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

Jesus looking at him said, “How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God!

Cross References

Psalm 10:3

For the wicked boasts of the desires of his heart, and the man greedy for gain curses and renounces the Lord.

Proverbs 11:28

He who trusts in his riches will wither, but the righteous will flourish like a green leaf.

Proverbs 18:11

A rich man's wealth is his strong city, and like a high wall protecting him.

Proverbs 30:9

lest I be full, and deny thee, and say, “Who is the Lord?” or lest I be poor, and steal, and profane the name of my God.

Jeremiah 2:31

And you, O generation, heed the word of the Lord. Have I been a wilderness to Israel, or a land of thick darkness? Why then do my people say, ‘We are free, we will come no more to thee’?

Jeremiah 5:5

I will go to the great, and will speak to them; for they know the way of the Lord, the law of their God.” But they all alike had broken the yoke, they had burst the bonds.

Mark 6:26

And the king was exceedingly sorry; but because of his oaths and his guests he did not want to break his word to her.

Luke 18:23

But when he heard this he became sad, for he was very rich.