Luke 18:24 Cross References - Mace

²⁴ Jesus perceiving him so very dejected, said, how difficult is it for those, who have riches, to enter into the kingdom of God!

²³ then said Jesus to his disciples, I declare unto you, it will be difficult for a rich man to enter into the gospel kingdom. ²⁴ I tell you again, it is easier for a cable to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the divine kingdom. ²⁵ when his disciples heard this, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, who then can be saved?

²⁶ at this the king was exceedingly concern'd; however, in regard to his oath, and to those who were at table with him, he would not refuse her;

²³ then Jesus looking round about, said to his disciples, how difficult a thing is it for those who have riches to enter into the gospel kingdom! ²⁴ at this expression the disciples were much surpriz'd. but Jesus reassum'd the discourse, and said, how difficult a thing is it for those, who place their trust in riches, to enter into the divine kingdom? ²⁵ 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. ²⁶ at this they were more amazed than before, and said to one another, how then can such a man be saved? ²⁷ but Jesus casting his eye upon them, said, what is impossible to men, is not so to God; for to God all things are possible.

²⁶ for consider, brethren, that not many worldly wise, not many men of power, not many men of birth are among you that are called. ²⁷ but God hath chosen those who are foolish in the opinion of the world, to confound the wise; and the weak men of the world to confound the mighty:

⁹ now I rejoice, not at your uneasiness, but at your repentance which succeeded: for your sorrow was a religious sorrow, such as convinc'd you I had done you no wrong. ¹⁰ for religious sorrow produces that salutary repentance, which we never regret: but worldly sorrow preys upon life.

⁹ themselves to temptations and snares, and to many foolish noxious passions, which plunge men into ruin and perdition. for the love of money is the root of all evil: ¹⁰ which some having obtain'd, have revolted from the faith, and brought upon themselves variety of piercing pains.

⁵ consider, my dear brethren, has not God chose the poor of this world to be rich by faith, and to inherit the kingdom he has promised to those who love him? ⁶ but you, who despise the poor, are not you oppress'd by the rich? is it not they who drag you to their tribunals? ⁷ they who blaspheme that sacred name by which you are distinguish'd?

¹ As for you that are rich: weep, and lament the miserys that are falling upon you. ² your wealth is wasted, your wardrobe is devour'd by the worm, ³ and your gold and silver by rust: that rust shall convict you: that rust shall corrode your flesh like a caustic, which you have treasur'd up against the last days. ⁴ hark! what a noise there is of hire, of which you cheated the labourers, who gather'd in your harvest! the cries of the reapers have reach'd even the Lord of the celestial militia. ⁵ you have liv'd on the earth in voluptuousness and luxury: you have indulg'd your selves as in a day of sacrifice: ⁶ you have condemn'd the just, you have put him to death, though he did not oppose you.