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24The disciples were 10:24 What Jesus said ran contrary to the conventional wisdom among the Jews (and other ancient peoples). It was commonly thought that wealthy people who did their duty financially to the poor and their community were assured entry into the kingdom of God.amazed and bewildered by His words. But Jesus said to them again, “Children, how difficult it is [for those who place their hope and confidence in riches] to enter the kingdom of God!
But Jesus said to them again, “Children, how hard it is to enter10:24 BYZ and TR how hard it is for those who trust in riches to enter the kingdom of God!