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Mark 10:23

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¶ And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!
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  1. 1 Corinthians 1:26Rank 1 from verse 23
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    26For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:

  2. James 2:5Rank 2 from verse 23
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    5Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?

  3. Luke 18:24Rank 3 from verse 23
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    24And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!

  4. 2 Peter 1:11Rank 4 from verse 23
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    11For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

  5. John 3:5Rank 5 from verse 23
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    5Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.

  6. Mark 3:5Rank 6 from verse 23
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    5And when he had looked round about on them with anger, being grieved for the hardness of their hearts, he saith unto the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched it out: and his hand was restored whole as the other.

  7. Matthew 19:23–26Rank 7 from verse 23
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    23¶ Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.

    24And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

    25When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved?

    26But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

  8. James 4:4Rank 8 from verse 23
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    4Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.

  9. Mark 10:15Rank 9 from verse 23
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    15Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.

  10. Matthew 18:3Rank 10 from verse 23
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    3And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.

  11. Mark 5:32Rank 11 from verse 23
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    32And he looked round about to see her that had done this thing.

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Mark 10:23

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looked

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of look, meaning to direct the eyes or attention; to behold, observe, expect, or take heed.

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COMBINED MEANING

about

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1. Around or near in place, position, or movement; on every side, in a circuit, from place to place, or turned from one direction or state toward another. 2. Approximately in number, measure, distance, or time. 3. Concerning, occupied with, or engaged in a matter. 4. On the point of, intending, or attempting an action.

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shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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enter

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To go or come in; to penetrate; to become an ingredient or constituent part; to enter the mind.

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kingdom

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The rule, royal authority, government, realm, territory, subjects, or dominion of a king.

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10:23¶ And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!

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10:24And the disciples were astonished 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!

10:25It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

10:26And they were astonished out of measure, saying among themselves, Who then can be saved?

10:27And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible.

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