^{23 Ref} And Jesus having looked round, saith to his disciples, `How hardly shall they who have riches enter into the reign of God!'

^{24 Ref} And the disciples were astonished at his words, and Jesus again answering saith to them, `Children, how hard is it to those trusting on the riches to enter into the reign of God!

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

^{26 Ref} And they were astonished beyond measure, saying unto themselves, `And who is able to be saved?'

^{27 Ref} And Jesus, having looked upon them, saith, `With men it is impossible, but not with God; for all things are possible with God.'