“Here is the man
who would not make God his refuge,
but trusted in the abundance of his riches,
taking refuge in his destructive behavior.”(A)

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“Here now is the man
    who did not make God his stronghold(A)
but trusted in his great wealth(B)
    and grew strong by destroying others!”

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God and Possessions

19 “Don’t store up for yourselves treasures[a] on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal.(A)

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  1. 6:19 Or valuables

Treasures in Heaven(A)

19 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth,(B) where moths and vermin destroy,(C) and where thieves break in and steal.

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24 The disciples were astonished at his words. Again Jesus said to them, “Children,(A) how hard it is[a] to enter the kingdom of God!

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  1. 10:24 Other mss add for those trusting in wealth

24 The disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus said again, “Children, how hard it is[a] to enter the kingdom of God!(A)

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  1. Mark 10:24 Some manuscripts is for those who trust in riches