Bible fact · Direct biblical statement
A camel through a needle's eye
Jesus said it is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye than for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of God. Mark 10:25–27
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After a rich young man went away sad, Jesus said "It is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye than for a rich man to enter into God's Kingdom." The disciples asked "Then who can be saved?" Mark 10:23–26
Jesus answered: "With men it is impossible, but not with God, for all things are possible with God." Mark 10:27
What the Bible does not say
The idea that "the needle's eye" was a small gate in Jerusalem is a later explanation not found in the text.
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Mark 10:25–27 WEB
25It is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye than for a rich man to enter into God’s Kingdom.” 26They were exceedingly astonished, saying to him, “Then who can be saved?” 27Jesus, looking at them, said, “With men it is impossible, but not with God, for all things are possible with God.”