20. And he said to him, “Teacher, all these I have observed from my youth.”
21. And Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, “You lack one thing: Go, sell all that you have, and give the proceeds to the poor—and you will have treasure in heaven—and come, follow me.”
22. But he looked gloomy at the statement and went away sorrowful, because he had many possessions.
23. And Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, “How difficult it is for those who possess wealth to enter into the kingdom of God!”
24. And the disciples were astounded at his words. But Jesus answered and said to them again, “Children, how difficult it is to enter into the kingdom of God!
25. It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter into the kingdom of God.”
26. And they were very astounded, saying to one another, “And who can be saved?”