Old/New Testament
24 When Jesus saw him grieve, he said, With what difficulty do those who have riches enter into the kingdom of God! 25 It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. 26 Then said those who heard that, And who then can be saved? 27 And he said, Things that are impossible with men, are possible with God.
28 Then Peter said, Lo, we have left everything and have followed you. 29 And he said to them, Truly I say to you, there is no man who leaves house, or father and mother, or brethren, or wife, or children, for the kingdom of God’s sake, 30 who will not receive much more in this world, and in the world to come, everlasting life.
31 He took the twelve and said to them, Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and all things will be fulfilled that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of man. 32 He will be delivered to the Gentiles, and will be mocked, and will be despitefully abused, and will be spit upon. 33 And when they have scourged him, they will put him to death. And the third day, he will arise again.
34 But they understood none of these things. This saying was hid from them, and they could not perceive the things that were spoken.
35 And it came to pass, as he came near to Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the wayside, begging. 36 And when he heard the people pass by, he asked what it meant. 37 And they said to him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by. 38 And he called out, saying, Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me! 39 And the people who were in front admonished him to hold his peace. But he cried all the more, Son of David, have mercy on me!
40 And Jesus stood still, and directed him to be brought to him. And when he had come near, Jesus asked him, saying, 41 What do you want me to do for you? And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight! 42 Jesus said to him, Receive your sight; your faith has saved you. 43 And immediately he saw, and followed him, praising God. And all the people, when they saw it, gave laud to God.
Copyright © 2016 by Ruth Magnusson (Davis). Includes emendations to February 2022. All rights reserved.