25For 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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Ye blind guides, which strain at a gnat, and swallow a camel.
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 18-30)In these verses we have, I. Christ’s discourse with a ruler, that had a good mind to be directed by him in the way to heaven. In which we may observe, 1. It is a blessed sight to see persons of distinction in the world distinguish themselves from others of their rank by their concern about their souls and another life. Luke takes notice of it that he was a ruler . Few of the rulers had any esteem…
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