Mark 10:7-25

7That’s why a man will leave his father and mother and will remain united with his wife,

8and the two will be one. So they are no longer two but one.

9Therefore, don’t let anyone separate what God has joined together.”

10When they were in a house, the disciples asked him about this.

11He answered them, “Whoever divorces his wife and marries another woman is committing adultery.

12If a wife divorces her husband and marries another man, she is committing adultery.”

13Some people brought little children to Jesus to have him hold them. But the disciples told the people not to do that.

14When Jesus saw this, he became irritated. He told them, “Don’t stop the children from coming to me. Children like these are part of God’s kingdom.

15I can guarantee this truth: Whoever doesn’t receive God’s kingdom as a little child receives it will never enter it.”

16Jesus put his arms around the children and blessed them by placing his hands on them.

17As Jesus was coming out to the road, a man came running to him and knelt in front of him. He asked Jesus, “Good Teacher, what should I do to inherit eternal life?”

18Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good except God alone.

19You know the commandments: Never murder. Never commit adultery. Never steal. Never give false testimony. Never cheat. Honor your father and mother.”

20The man replied, “Teacher, I’ve obeyed all these commandments since I was a boy.”

21Jesus looked at him and loved him. He told him, “You’re still missing one thing. Sell everything you have. Give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then follow me!”

22When the man heard that, he looked unhappy and went away sad, because he owned a lot of property.

23Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, “How hard it will be for rich people to enter God’s kingdom!”

24The disciples were stunned by his words. But Jesus said to them again, “Children, how hard it is to enter God’s kingdom!

25It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter God’s kingdom.”