21 Then Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, “One thing you lack: Go your way, ^asell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will have ^btreasure in heaven; and come, ^ctake up the cross, and follow Me.”  ‡

22 But he was sad at this word, and went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.

24 And the disciples were astonished at His words. But Jesus answered again and said to them, “Children, how hard it is¹ for those ^awho 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 ^arich man to enter the kingdom of God.”  ‡