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King James Version
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.
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Christian Standard Bible®
For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God.”
For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God.”
King James Version (1611)
For it is easier for a camel to goe thorow a needles eye, then for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
For it is easier for a camel to goe thorow a needles eye, then for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
English Standard Version
For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God."
For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God."
New American Standard Bible
"For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God!"
"For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God!"
New Century Version
It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God."
It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God."
Amplified Bible
"For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man [who places his faith in wealth or status] to enter the kingdom of God."
"For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man [who places his faith in wealth or status] to enter the kingdom of God."
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God."
"For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God."
Legacy Standard Bible
For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God."
For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God."
Berean Standard Bible
Indeed, it is easier for a camel to pass through an eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God."
Indeed, it is easier for a camel to pass through an eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God."
Contemporary English Version
In fact, it's easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to get into God's kingdom."
In fact, it's easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to get into God's kingdom."
Complete Jewish Bible
It's easier for a camel to pass through a needle's eye than for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of God!"
It's easier for a camel to pass through a needle's eye than for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of God!"
Darby Translation
for it is easier for a camel to enter through a needle's eye than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
for it is easier for a camel to enter through a needle's eye than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
Easy-to-Read Version
It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter God's kingdom."
It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter God's kingdom."
Geneva Bible (1587)
Surely it is easier for a camel to go through a needles eye, then for a riche man to enter into the kingdome of God.
Surely it is easier for a camel to go through a needles eye, then for a riche man to enter into the kingdome of God.
George Lamsa Translation
It is easier for a rope to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
It is easier for a rope to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
Good News Translation
It is much harder for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of God than for a camel to go through the eye of a needle."
It is much harder for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of God than for a camel to go through the eye of a needle."
Lexham English Bible
For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter into the kingdom of God.
For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter into the kingdom of God.
Literal Translation
For it is easier for a camel to go in through a needle's eye than for a rich one to enter into the kingdom of God.
For it is easier for a camel to go in through a needle's eye than for a rich one to enter into the kingdom of God.
American Standard Version
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.
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.
Bible in Basic English
It is simpler for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a man who has much money to come into the kingdom of God.
It is simpler for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a man who has much money to come into the kingdom of God.
Hebrew Names Version
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."
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."
International Standard Version
Indeed, it is easier for a camel to squeeze through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to get into the kingdom of God."
Indeed, it is easier for a camel to squeeze through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to get into the kingdom of God."
Etheridge Translation
It is easier for a camel into the aperture of a needle to enter, than the rich into the kingdom of Aloha.
It is easier for a camel into the aperture of a needle to enter, than the rich into the kingdom of Aloha.
Murdock Translation
It is easier for a camel to enter the eye of a needle, than a rich man the kingdom of God.
It is easier for a camel to enter the eye of a needle, than a rich man the kingdom of God.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
For it is easier for a camel to go through a nedles eye, then for a riche man to enter into the kyngdome of God.
For it is easier for a camel to go through a nedles eye, then for a riche man to enter into the kyngdome of God.
English Revised Version
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.
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.
World English Bible
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."
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."
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
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.
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.
Weymouth's New Testament
Why, it is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye than for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of God."
Why, it is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye than for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of God."
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
for it is liyter a camel to passe thorou a nedlis iye, than a riche man to entre in to the kyngdom of God.
for it is liyter a camel to passe thorou a nedlis iye, than a riche man to entre in to the kyngdom of God.
Update Bible Version
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.
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.
Webster's Bible Translation
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.
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.
New English Translation
In fact, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God."
In fact, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God."
New King James Version
For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God."
For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God."
New Living Translation
In fact, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of God!"
In fact, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of God!"
New Life Bible
It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to go into the holy nation of God."
It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to go into the holy nation of God."
New Revised Standard
Indeed, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God."
Indeed, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God."
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
For it is, easier, for a camel, to enter, through the eye of a needle, than for, a rich man, to enter, into the kingdom of God.
For it is, easier, for a camel, to enter, through the eye of a needle, than for, a rich man, to enter, into the kingdom of God.
Douay-Rheims Bible
For it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
For it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
Revised Standard Version
For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God."
For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God."
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
it is easyer for a camell to goo thorow a nedles eye then for a ryche man to enter into the kyngdome of God.
it is easyer for a camell to goo thorow a nedles eye then for a ryche man to enter into the kyngdome of God.
Young's Literal Translation
for it is easier for a camel through the eye of a needle to enter, than for a rich man into the reign of God to enter.'
for it is easier for a camel through the eye of a needle to enter, than for a rich man into the reign of God to enter.'
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
It is easyer for a Camell to go thorow the eye of a nedle, the for a rich man to entre in to the kyngdome of God.
It is easyer for a Camell to go thorow the eye of a nedle, the for a rich man to entre in to the kyngdome of God.
Mace New Testament (1729)
it is easier for a cable to pass through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
it is easier for a cable to pass through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
Simplified Cowboy Version
As a matter of fact, it'd be easier for a Charolais bull to fit through a cinch ring than for a rich man to squeeze into God's outfit."
As a matter of fact, it'd be easier for a Charolais bull to fit through a cinch ring than for a rich man to squeeze into God's outfit."
Contextual Overview
18 And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? 19 And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is, God. 20 Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother. 21 And he said, All these have I kept from my youth up. 22 Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me. 23 And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich. 24 And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! 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. 26 And they that heard it said, Who then can be saved? 27 And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
a camel: Some render a cable; but it may justly be doubted whether ×××××××¢ [Strong's G2574] ever was so translated before, for the word for a cable, as the scholiast on Aristophanes expressly affirms, is written ×××××××¢, not with an "e" ×, but with an "i" ×. Some few manuscripts, it is true, have got the word ×××××××¢ into the text, but it is evidently an attempted improvement. Matthew 23:24
Reciprocal: Matthew 5:20 - ye Matthew 7:21 - shall Matthew 13:22 - the deceitfulness Matthew 19:24 - It Mark 10:25 - General Luke 1:53 - and Luke 8:14 - and are Luke 16:19 - rich 1 Corinthians 1:26 - not many mighty
Cross-References
Genesis 18:1
And the Lord appeared unto him in the plains of Mamre: and he sat in the tent door in the heat of the day;
And the Lord appeared unto him in the plains of Mamre: and he sat in the tent door in the heat of the day;
Genesis 18:2
And he lift up his eyes and looked, and, lo, three men stood by him: and when he saw them, he ran to meet them from the tent door, and bowed himself toward the ground,
And he lift up his eyes and looked, and, lo, three men stood by him: and when he saw them, he ran to meet them from the tent door, and bowed himself toward the ground,
Genesis 18:5
And I will fetch a morsel of bread, and comfort ye your hearts; after that ye shall pass on: for therefore are ye come to your servant. And they said, So do, as thou hast said.
And I will fetch a morsel of bread, and comfort ye your hearts; after that ye shall pass on: for therefore are ye come to your servant. And they said, So do, as thou hast said.
Genesis 18:6
And Abraham hastened into the tent unto Sarah, and said, Make ready quickly three measures of fine meal, knead it, and make cakes upon the hearth.
And Abraham hastened into the tent unto Sarah, and said, Make ready quickly three measures of fine meal, knead it, and make cakes upon the hearth.
Genesis 18:7
And Abraham ran unto the herd, and fetcht a calf tender and good, and gave it unto a young man; and he hasted to dress it.
And Abraham ran unto the herd, and fetcht a calf tender and good, and gave it unto a young man; and he hasted to dress it.
Genesis 18:10
And he said, I will certainly return unto thee according to the time of life; and, lo, Sarah thy wife shall have a son. And Sarah heard it in the tent door, which was behind him.
And he said, I will certainly return unto thee according to the time of life; and, lo, Sarah thy wife shall have a son. And Sarah heard it in the tent door, which was behind him.
Genesis 18:11
Now Abraham and Sarah were old and well stricken in age; and it ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women.
Now Abraham and Sarah were old and well stricken in age; and it ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women.
Genesis 18:12
Therefore Sarah laughed within herself, saying, After I am waxed old shall I have pleasure, my lord being old also?
Therefore Sarah laughed within herself, saying, After I am waxed old shall I have pleasure, my lord being old also?
Genesis 18:13
And the Lord said unto Abraham, Wherefore did Sarah laugh, saying, Shall I of a surety bear a child, which am old?
And the Lord said unto Abraham, Wherefore did Sarah laugh, saying, Shall I of a surety bear a child, which am old?
Genesis 18:17
And the Lord said, Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do;
And the Lord said, Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do;
Gill's Notes on the Bible
For it is easier for a camel,.... These words were spoken to the disciples again, and were a second address to them, after they had shown astonishment at the former;
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Barnes' Notes on the Bible
See the notes at Matthew 19:13-30.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 25. It as easier for a camel — Instead of καμηλον, a camel, S, and four other MSS., read ÎºÎ±Î¼Î¹Î»Î¿Ï , a cable. See the same reading noticed on the parallel place, Matthew 19:24.
