Mark 10:7-25

7For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife;

8and the twain shall become one flesh: so that they are no more twain, but one flesh.

9What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.

10And in the house the disciples asked him again of this matter.

11And he saith unto them, Whosoever shall put away his wife, and marry another, committeth adultery against her:

12and if she herself shall put away her husband, and marry another, she committeth adultery.

13And they brought unto him little children, that he should touch them: and the disciples rebuked them.

14But when Jesus saw it, he was moved with indignation, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me; forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.

15Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall in no wise enter therein.

16And he took them in his arms, and blessed them, laying his hands upon them.

17And as he was going forth into the way, there ran one to him, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?

18And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good save one, even God.

19Thou knowest the commandments, Do not kill, Do not commit adultery, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Do not defraud, Honour thy father and mother.

20And he said unto him, Master, all these things have I observed from my youth.

21And Jesus looking upon him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.

22But his countenance fell at the saying, and he went away sorrowful: for he was one that had great possessions.

23And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!

24And the disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!

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