21. Then Jesus, looking upon him, loved him and said to him, “You lack one thing: Go your way, sell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. And come, take up the cross and follow Me.”
22. He was saddened by that word, and he went away grieving. For he had many possessions.
23. Jesus looked around and said to His disciples, “How hard it will be for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!”
24. The disciples were astonished at His words. But Jesus answered again, “Children, how hard it is for those who trust in riches to enter the kingdom of God!
25. It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.”
26. They were astonished beyond measure, saying among themselves, “Who then can be saved?”