Mark 10:24
What does Mark 10:24 mean?
A plain-English look at Mark 10:24 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Mark 10:24 means
The disciples were understandably amazed at Jesus' words, given the cultural perception that wealth signified divine blessing. Jesus, however, clarifies His statement, emphasizing that the true obstacle to entering the Kingdom is not riches themselves, but 'them that trust in riches.' This distinction is crucial, as it highlights the heart's dangerous reliance on worldly security over God.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And the disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!
KJV
King James Version · 1611And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And the disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And the disciples were full of wonder at his words. But Jesus said to them again, Children, how hard it is for those who put faith in wealth to come into the kingdom of God!
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And the disciples were astonished at his words, and Jesus again answering saith to them, `Children, how hard is it to those trusting on the riches to enter into the reign of God!
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus again answering, saith to them: Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God?
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And the disciples were amazed at his words. And Jesus again answering says to them, Children, how difficult it is that those who trust in riches should enter into the kingdom ofGod!
Context
In response to the disciples' initial amazement at His statement about the rich, Jesus offers further clarification. He refines His teaching, emphasizing trust in riches as the true impediment. This leads Him to use a vivid and memorable illustration in the next verse to underscore the immense difficulty of someone placing their faith in wealth gaining entry into the Kingdom.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 11:28
He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; But the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.
- 1 John 4:4
Ye are of God, my little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you than he that is in the world.
- 1 John 5:21
My little children, guard yourselves from idols.
- Revelation 3:17
Because thou sayest, I am rich, and have gotten riches, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art the wretched one and miserable and poor and blind and naked:
- Matthew 19:25
And when the disciples heard it, they were astonished exceedingly, saying, Who then can be saved?
- Psalms 49:6
They that trust in their wealth, And boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;
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