KJV ORIGINAL
And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
When Jesus saw how crushed the guy was, he said, 'Man, it's going to be really hard for wealthy people to get into God's kingdom.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus knows that money can become the biggest thing standing between you and God.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Gospel of Luke was traditionally written by Luke, a companion of Paul, for a Gentile audience, including an individual named Theophilus, likely in the late first century CE. It was compiled to provide an accurate and orderly account of Jesus' life and teachings, confirming the truth of Christian instruction for its readers.
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