20. And he answered and said unto him, Master, all these I have observed from my youth.
21. Then Jesus beholding him loved him and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go, sell all that thou hast and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross {Gr. stauros – stake}, and follow me taking up thy stake (if thy desire is to be perfect).
22. But he, saddened by this word, went away grieved, for he had great possessions.
23. Then Jesus, looking around, said unto his disciples, How hardly shall those that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!
24. And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answered again and said unto them, Children, how hard is it for those that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!
25. It is easier to pass a cable through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
26. But they were astonished even more, saying in themselves, Who then can save himself?
27. Then Jesus looking upon them said, For men it is impossible, but not for God because all things are possible for God.