Mark 10:24-26

Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

²⁴And the disciples were amazed at his words.^[a] But Jesus said to them again, “Children, how hard it is for those who trust in riches^[b] to enter the kingdom of God! ²⁵It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.” ²⁶And they were exceedingly astonished, and said to him,^[c] “Then who can be saved?”

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10.24 amazed at his words: The Old Testament often records God’s offers of material rewards for observance of his laws. This was because the future life was not yet revealed. It was therefore taken for granted, in spite of contrary evidence, that riches were a sign of God’s favor.
Mark 10:24 Other ancient authorities omit for those who trust in riches
Mark 10:26 Other ancient authorities read to one another

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