2 These [then, that are mixed up in many and various business affairs,] cleave [not] to the servants of God, but go astray, being choked by their affairs, but the wealthy unwillingly cleave to the servants of God, fearing lest they may be asked for something by them. Such men therefore shall hardly enter into the kingdom of God. (HER) 3 For as it is difficult to walk on briars with bare feet, so also it is difficult for such men to enter the kingdom of God. (HER)
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