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they were very astonished
"the disciples were amazed." It is implied that they were astonished because they believed having riches was proof that God approved of someone. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)
Who then can be saved?
The disciples use a question to emphasize their surprise. This can be stated in active form. AT: "Then there is no one whom God will save!" or "Then there is no one who will receive eternal life!" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion and rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)
we have left everything
"we have left all our wealth" or "we have given up all our possessions"
What then will we have?
"What good thing will God give us?"