^{22 Ref} and having heard these things, Jesus said to him, `Yet one thing to thee is lacking; all things -- as many as thou hast -- sell, and distribute to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven, and come, be following me;'

^{23 Ref} and he, having heard these things, became very sorrowful, for he was exceeding rich.

^{24 Ref} And Jesus having seen him become very sorrowful, said, `How hardly shall those having riches enter into the reign of God!

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