Luke 18:25 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Bible Comments

(24-27) When Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful. — See Notes on Matthew 19:23-26; Mark 10:23-27. The better MSS. give simply, “When Jesus saw him, He said...”

How hardly shall they that have riches... — Another verbal agreement with St. Mark.

Luke 18:24-27

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.