20. "Teacher," he responded, "I’ve kept all of these things since I was a boy."
21. Jesus looked at him carefully and loved him. He said, "You are lacking one thing. Go, sell what you own, and give the money to the poor. Then you will have treasure in heaven. And come, follow me."
22. But the man was dismayed at this statement and went away saddened, because he had many possessions.
23. Looking around, Jesus said to his disciples, "It will be very hard for the wealthy to enter God’s kingdom!"
24. His words startled the disciples, so Jesus told them again, "Children, it’s difficult to enter God’s kingdom!
25. It’s easier for a camel to squeeze through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter God’s kingdom."