And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible.
Jesus looked at them and said, 'This is impossible for people to do on their own, but not for God. With God, all things are possible.'
Jesus is telling his disciples that while some things are humanly impossible, God can do anything.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Mark, Jesus is responding to his disciples who were astonished at the idea that it's hard for the rich to enter God's kingdom, following an encounter with a wealthy young man who couldn't give up his possessions to follow Jesus. This statement highlights the limitations of human effort in achieving spiritual salvation, as it occurs during Jesus' ministry in a culture where wealth was often seen as a sign of God's blessing. Jesus uses this teaching moment to shift focus from material security to divine dependence.
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