Living_Oracles(i)
17 As he went out into the road, one came running to him, who, kneeling, asked him, Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?
18 Jesus answered, Why do you call me good? God alone is good.
19 Do you know the commandments? Do not commit adultery; do not commit murder; do not steal; do not give false testimony; do no injury; honor your father and mother.
20 The other replied, Rabbi, I have observed all these from my childhood.
21 Jesus, looking upon him, loved him, and said to him, In one thing, nevertheless, you are deficient. Go, sell all that you have, and give the price to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven; then come, and follow me, carrying the cross.
22 But he was troubled at this answer, and went away sorrowful; for he had great possessions.
23 Then Jesus looking around him, said to his disciples, How difficult it is for the wealthy to enter the kingdom of God!
24 The disciples were astonished at his words; but Jesus resuming the discourse, said, Children, how difficult is it for them, who confide in wealth, to enter the kingdom of God!
25 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.
26 At this they were still more amazed, and said one to another, Who then can be saved?
27 Jesus looking upon them, said, To men it is impossible, but not to God; for to God all things are possible.
28 Then Peter took occasion to say, As for us, we have forsaken all, and followed you.
29 Jesus answering, said, Indeed, I say to you, there is none who shall have forsaken his house, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, for my sake and the gospel's;
30 who shall not receive now, in this world, a hundred fold; houses, and brothers, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the future state, eternal life.