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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/mark/10.htm">New International Version</a> 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.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/mark/10.htm">New Living Translation</a> 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!” <a href="/esv/mark/10.htm">English Standard Version</a> 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.” <a href="/bsb/mark/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.” <a href="/blb/mark/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of the needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God." <a href="/kjv/mark/10.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/mark/10.htm">New King James Version</a> 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.” <a href="/nasb_/mark/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> 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.” <a href="/nasb/mark/10.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/mark/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “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.” <a href="/lsb/mark/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> 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.” <a href="/amp/mark/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a> 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.” <a href="/csb/mark/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> 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.” <a href="/hcsb/mark/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> 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.&#8221 <a href="/asv/mark/10.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/mark/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> 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." <a href="/erv/mark/10.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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. <a href="/gwt/mark/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> 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." <a href="/gnt/mark/10.htm">Good News Translation</a> 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." <a href="/isv/mark/10.htm">International Standard Version</a> It's easier for a camel to squeeze through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to get into the kingdom of God." <a href="/msb/mark/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.? <a href="/net/mark/10.htm">NET Bible</a> 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." <a href="/nheb/mark/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> It is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye than for a rich person to enter into the Kingdom of God." <a href="/wbt/mark/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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. <a href="/wey/mark/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> 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." <a href="/web/mark/10.htm">World English Bible</a> It is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye than for a rich man to enter into God’s Kingdom.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> It is easier for a camel to enter through the eye of the needle, than for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of God.” <a href="/blb/mark/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of the needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God." <a href="/ylt/mark/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> It is easier for a camel through the eye of the needle to enter, than for a rich man to enter into the reign of God.' <a href="/slt/mark/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> It is easier labor for a camel to come through the hole of a needle, than for a rich one to come into the kingdom of God.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> 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. <a href="/cpdv/mark/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle, than for the rich to enter into the kingdom of God.” <a href="/nabre/mark/10.htm">New American Bible</a> It is easier for a camel to pass through [the] eye of [a] needle than for one who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.” <a href="/nrsvce/mark/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> 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.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> It is easier for a rope to enter through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/10.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “It is easier for a camel to enter into the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of God.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/10.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> 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. <a href="/godbey/mark/10.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to go into the kingdom of God.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/mark/10.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> 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. <a href="/mace/mark/10.htm">Mace New Testament</a> it is easier for a cable to pass thro' the eye of a needle, than for such a rich man to enter into the divine kingdom. <a href="/wey/mark/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> 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." <a href="/worrell/mark/10.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>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."<Fr> <a href="/worsley/mark/10.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>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.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/mark/10-25.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=3322" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/mark/10.htm">The Rich Young Man</a> …24And the disciples were amazed at His words. But Jesus said to them again, “Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! 25<a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">It is</a> <a href="/greek/2123.htm" title="2123: eukopōteron (Adj-NNS-C) -- Easier. Comparative of a compound of eu and kopos; better for toil, i.e. More facile.">easier</a> <a href="/greek/2574.htm" title="2574: kamēlon (N-AFS) -- A camel or dromedary. Of Hebrew origin; a camel.">for a camel</a> <a href="/greek/1330.htm" title="1330: dielthein (V-ANA) -- To pass through, spread (as a report). From dia and erchomai; to traverse.">to pass</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">through</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5168.htm" title="5168: trymalias (N-GFS) -- The eye of a needle. From a derivative of truo; an orifice, i.e. Needle's eye.">eye</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of a</a> <a href="/greek/4476.htm" title="4476: rhaphidos (N-GFS) -- A needle. From a primary rhapto; a needle.">needle</a> <a href="/greek/2228.htm" title="2228: ē (Conj) -- Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than.">than for</a> <a href="/greek/4145.htm" title="4145: plousion (Adj-AMS) -- Rich, abounding in, wealthy; subst: a rich man. From ploutos; wealthy; figuratively, abounding with.">a rich man</a> <a href="/greek/1525.htm" title="1525: eiselthein (V-ANA) -- To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter.">to enter</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/932.htm" title="932: basileian (N-AFS) -- From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm.">kingdom</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God.” </a> 26They were even more astonished and said to one another, “Who then can be saved?”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/19-24.htm">Matthew 19:24</a> Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.” <a href="/luke/18-25.htm">Luke 18:25</a> Indeed, it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.” <a href="/matthew/19-23.htm">Matthew 19:23</a> Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Truly I tell you, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/luke/18-24.htm">Luke 18:24</a> Seeing the man’s sadness, Jesus said, “How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God! <a href="/matthew/6-24.htm">Matthew 6:24</a> No one can serve two masters: Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money. <a href="/1_timothy/6-9.htm">1 Timothy 6:9-10</a> Those who want to be rich, however, fall into temptation and become ensnared by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction. / For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. By craving it, some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows. <a href="/proverbs/11-28.htm">Proverbs 11:28</a> He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like foliage. <a href="/james/5-1.htm">James 5:1-3</a> Come now, you who are rich, weep and wail over the misery to come upon you. / Your riches have rotted and moths have eaten your clothes. / Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and consume your flesh like fire. You have hoarded treasure in the last days. <a href="/proverbs/28-20.htm">Proverbs 28:20</a> A faithful man will abound with blessings, but one eager to be rich will not go unpunished. <a href="/proverbs/28-22.htm">Proverbs 28:22</a> A stingy man hastens after wealth and does not know that poverty awaits him. <a href="/psalms/49-6.htm">Psalm 49:6-7</a> They trust in their wealth and boast in their great riches. / No man can possibly redeem his brother or pay his ransom to God. <a href="/ecclesiastes/5-10.htm">Ecclesiastes 5:10</a> He who loves money is never satisfied by money, and he who loves wealth is never satisfied by income. This too is futile. <a href="/1_john/2-15.htm">1 John 2:15-17</a> Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. / For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but from the world. / The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever. <a href="/matthew/13-22.htm">Matthew 13:22</a> The seed sown among the thorns is the one who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful. <a href="/luke/12-15.htm">Luke 12:15-21</a> And He said to them, “Watch out! Guard yourselves against every form of greed, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” / Then He told them a parable: “The ground of a certain rich man produced an abundance. / So he thought to himself, ‘What shall I do, since I have nowhere to store my crops?’ ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.<a href="/jeremiah/13-23.htm">Jeremiah 13:23</a> Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots? then may ye also do good, that are accustomed to do evil.<a href="/matthew/7-3.htm">Matthew 7:3-5</a> And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye? … <a href="/matthew/19-24.htm">Matthew 19:24,25</a> And again I say unto you, 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… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/23-24.htm">Camel</a> <a href="/mark/2-9.htm">Easier</a> <a href="/mark/10-24.htm">Enter</a> <a href="/mark/9-47.htm">Eye</a> <a href="/mark/10-24.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/matthew/19-24.htm">Needle</a> <a href="/matthew/19-24.htm">Needle's</a> <a href="/mark/10-24.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/mark/10-23.htm">Rich</a> <a href="/mark/2-9.htm">Simpler</a> <a href="/mark/10-24.htm">Wealth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/18-25.htm">Camel</a> <a href="/luke/5-23.htm">Easier</a> <a href="/mark/11-2.htm">Enter</a> <a href="/luke/6-41.htm">Eye</a> <a href="/mark/11-10.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/luke/18-25.htm">Needle</a> <a href="/luke/18-25.htm">Needle's</a> <a href="/mark/11-10.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/mark/12-41.htm">Rich</a> <a href="/luke/5-23.htm">Simpler</a> <a href="/mark/12-44.htm">Wealth</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 10</div>1. <a href="/mark/10-1.htm">Jesus disputes with the Pharisees concerning divorce;</a> 13. <a href="/mark/10-13.htm">blesses the children that are brought unto him;</a> 17. <a href="/mark/10-17.htm">resolves a rich man how he may inherit everlasting life;</a> 23. <a href="/mark/10-23.htm">tells his disciples of the danger of riches;</a> 28. <a href="/mark/10-28.htm">promises rewards to those who forsake all for the gospel;</a> 32. <a href="/mark/10-32.htm">foretells his death and resurrection;</a> 35. <a href="/mark/10-35.htm">bids the two ambitious suitors to think rather of suffering with him;</a> 46. <a href="/mark/10-46.htm">and restores to Bartimaeus his sight.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/10.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/mark/10.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle This phrase uses hyperbole, a common teaching method in Jewish culture, to illustrate the difficulty of a rich person entering the kingdom of God. The camel, the largest animal in Palestine, contrasts with the eye of a needle, one of the smallest openings imaginable. Some interpretations suggest a literal needle, while others propose a narrow gate in Jerusalem called the "Needle's Eye," though evidence for this gate is scant. The imagery emphasizes the impossibility of self-reliance in achieving salvation.than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God. In the cultural context of first-century Judea, wealth was often seen as a sign of God's favor. Jesus challenges this notion, teaching that reliance on wealth can hinder one's dependence on God. This statement follows the encounter with the rich young ruler, who was unable to part with his possessions to follow Jesus. The kingdom of God refers to God's sovereign rule, both present and future. This teaching aligns with other scriptures, such as <a href="/matthew/6-24.htm">Matthew 6:24</a>, which warns against serving both God and money. It underscores the necessity of humility and total reliance on God's grace for entry into His kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The central figure in this passage, Jesus is teaching His disciples about the challenges of wealth in relation to entering the kingdom of God. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> Jesus' followers who are present during this teaching. They are often depicted as struggling to understand the radical nature of Jesus' teachings. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_rich_young_ruler.htm">The Rich Young Ruler</a> Although not directly mentioned in this verse, the context of this teaching follows Jesus' encounter with a wealthy young man who struggles with the call to give up his possessions. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_kingdom_of_god.htm">The Kingdom of God</a> A central theme in Jesus' teachings, representing the reign and rule of God, both in the present and future. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_eye_of_a_needle.htm">The Eye of a Needle</a> A metaphor used by Jesus to illustrate the difficulty for those who trust in riches to enter God's kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_wealth.htm">The Danger of Wealth</a> Wealth can create a false sense of security and self-sufficiency, making it difficult to rely on God. <a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_radical_discipleship.htm">The Call to Radical Discipleship</a> Jesus calls His followers to prioritize the kingdom of God over material possessions, challenging them to live with open hands and generous hearts. <a href="/topical/t/the_impossibility_of_self-salvation.htm">The Impossibility of Self-Salvation</a> Just as a camel cannot pass through the eye of a needle, humans cannot achieve salvation through their own efforts or wealth; it is only possible through God's grace. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_provision.htm">Trust in God's Provision</a> Believers are encouraged to trust in God's provision rather than their own resources, fostering a spirit of contentment and gratitude. <a href="/topical/t/the_hope_of_transformation.htm">The Hope of Transformation</a> While wealth poses challenges, God can transform hearts, enabling even the wealthy to enter His kingdom through humility and dependence on Him.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 10</a> <a href="/q/is_mark_10_25's_camel_metaphor_plausible.htm">Is Mark 10:25’s metaphor of a camel passing through the eye of a needle scientifically or logically plausible? </a> <a href="/q/is_every_statement_true_or_false.htm">What do camels symbolize in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/what_did_jesus_mean_by_'camel_needle'.htm">What did Jesus mean by 'camel through eye of needle'?</a> <a href="/q/rich_and_poor__what_after_death.htm">What happens to the rich and poor after death?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 25. - It is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, etc. This is a strong hyperbolic proverbial expression to represent anything that is very difficult to do. Dr. John Lightfoot, in his Hebrew exercitations upon St. Matthew's Gospel (vol. 2 p. 219). He quotes instances from the binical writings of a very similar phrase intended to represent something that is possible. For example, he quotes one rabbi disputing with another, who says, "Perhaps thou art one of those who can make an elephant pass through the eye of a needle; that i,s, "who speak things that are impossible.' St. Jerome says," It is not the absolute impossibility of the thing which is set forth, but the infrequency of it." <a href="/commentaries/mark/10-25.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>It is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. easier εὐκοπώτερόν (eukopōteron) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular - Comparative <a href="/greek/strongs_2123.htm">Strong's 2123: </a> Easier. Comparative of a compound of eu and kopos; better for toil, i.e. More facile. [for] a camel κάμηλον (kamēlon) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2574.htm">Strong's 2574: </a> A camel or dromedary. Of Hebrew origin; a 'camel'. to pass διελθεῖν (dielthein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_1330.htm">Strong's 1330: </a> To pass through, spread (as a report). From dia and erchomai; to traverse. through διὰ (dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. eye τρυμαλιᾶς (trymalias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5168.htm">Strong's 5168: </a> The eye of a needle. From a derivative of truo; an orifice, i.e. Needle's eye. of a τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. needle ῥαφίδος (rhaphidos) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4476.htm">Strong's 4476: </a> A needle. From a primary rhapto; a needle. than [for] ἢ (ē) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2228.htm">Strong's 2228: </a> Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than. a rich man πλούσιον (plousion) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4145.htm">Strong's 4145: </a> Rich, abounding in, wealthy; subst: a rich man. From ploutos; wealthy; figuratively, abounding with. to enter εἰσελθεῖν (eiselthein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_1525.htm">Strong's 1525: </a> To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. kingdom βασιλείαν (basileian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_932.htm">Strong's 932: </a> From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm. of God.” Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/mark/10-25.htm">Mark 10:25 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/mark/10-25.htm">Mark 10:25 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/mark/10-25.htm">Mark 10:25 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/mark/10-25.htm">Mark 10:25 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/mark/10-25.htm">Mark 10:25 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/mark/10-25.htm">Mark 10:25 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/mark/10-25.htm">Mark 10:25 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/mark/10-25.htm">Mark 10:25 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/mark/10-25.htm">Mark 10:25 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/mark/10-25.htm">Mark 10:25 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/mark/10-25.htm">NT Gospels: Mark 10:25 It is easier for a camel (Mar Mk Mr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/mark/10-24.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Mark 10:24"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Mark 10:24" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/mark/10-26.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Mark 10:26"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Mark 10:26" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>