Luke 18:25

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Indeed, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God.

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  • Matt 23:24 : 24 Blind guides! You strain out a gnat but swallow a camel.

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    24The disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus said again, 'Children, how hard it is for those who trust in riches to enter the kingdom of God!'

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