Luke 18:25

For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Luke 18:25

BSB
Indeed, it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God."
AKJV
For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
CPDV
For it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle, than for a wealthy man to enter into the kingdom of God."
ERV
For it is easier for a camel to enter in through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
NHEB
For it is easier for a camel to enter in through a needle's eye, than for a rich person to enter into the Kingdom of God."
SMT
For it is easier for a camel to come through the hole of a needle, than for a rich one to come into the kingdom of God.

Commentary for Luke 18:25

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Luke 18:25
Summary
Hyperbolic comparison demonstrates near-impossibility
Event
Jesus uses extreme metaphor
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching