^{23 Ref} But when he heard these things, he became very sad, for he was very rich.

^{24 Ref} Jesus, seeing that he became very sad, said, "How hard it is for those who have riches to enter into the Kingdom of God!

^{25 Ref} For it is easier for a camel to enter in through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of God."