This story dates from the 9th century, and seems to be a complete invention. In the three gospels that mention the saying, Matthew and Mark use the word for sewing needle, but Luke uses the word for a surgeon's needle.
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Originally Posted by Over
Just in case you don't know, the "eye of the needle" is a small and narrow wall porticulus (mainly meant for people enter or exit a fortified city). Transport animals had to use the gates to pass.
I don't know if a camel could walk through that door, but it would be difficult and probably would have to be stripped from their baggage.
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