to his disciples] Not that they were rich, and so in danger of losing heaven thereby; but, that they should not be offended in after-times, if they could not bring rich men to God by their ministery, 1 Corinthians 1:26. nor should attain to riches themselves. a rich man shall hardly enter, &c.] Rich men have need of a singular gift of God, to escape out of the snares of Satan; for it is hard for them not to trust in riches, Mark 10:24. and the desire of raising their estates, exposeth them to many grievous evils and inconveniences, as well spirituall as corporall, 1 Timothy 6:9-10.