Mark 10:23-25 ASV

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:23-31

Christ must be all. Sometimes our Lord gave utterance to paradox. Certainly it was so on this occasion. Any ordinary observer would have pronounced the rich young ruler blessed, and would have pitied the poor fishermen who neglected their petty craft and followed the homeless and penniless Rabbi of Nazareth. But God's ways are not our ways. Jesus looked below the surface. To him the case of the favored of fortune and the admired of society was a sad case, and the choice of the twelve was... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:23-31

The entry of the rich into the kingdom of heaven. So impressive a scene as that which had just been witnessed needed some explanation, and was well suited to be the basis of important teaching. With much meaning, therefore, "Jesus looked round about," and, arresting the attention of his disciples, taught them further concerning the entry of the rich into the kingdom of God. I. IT IS DIFFICULT . It is difficult for the rich to enter the kingdom! But that difficulty lies, not as... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:24

And the disciples were astonished ( ἐθαμβοῦντο )—literally, were amazed at his words . The Greek word here implies wilderment. It is used again below at Mark 10:32 . We find it also at Mark 1:27 . This doctrine of our Lord was so new and strange to them. They had been accustomed to think little of the danger, and much of the advances of wealth. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them , Children how hard is it for them that trust in riches enter into the kingdom of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:24-27

Moral impossibilities I. " MORAL IMPOSSIBILITIES " IS A PHRASE OF HUMAN EXPERIENCE . Like all such phrases, saws, and proverbs, it represents the side of truth that is obvious and turned to general view. Men being what they arc, certain changes in the character and conduct are not likely, are scarcely probable or possible. So we argue, and justly. So Jesus speaks, using a very strong figure of speech. II. " MORAL IMPOSSIBILITIES " MAY NEVERTHELESS BE OVERCOME... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:25

It is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, etc. This is a strong hyperbolic proverbial expression to represent anything that is very difficult to do. Dr. John Lightfoot, in his Hebrew exercitations upon St. Matthew's Gospel. He quotes instances from the binical writings of a very similar phrase intended to represent something that is possible. For example, he quotes one rabbi disputing with another, who says, "Perhaps thou art one of those who can make an elephant pass... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Mark 10:17-31

See this passage illustrated in the notes at Matthew 19:16-30.Mark 10:17Gone forth - From the place where he had been teaching.Into the way - Into the road or path on his journey.Running - Thus showing the intensity with which he desired to know the way of life. Zeal to know the way to be saved is proper, nor is it possible that it should be too intense if well directed. Nothing else is so important, and nothing demands, therefore, so much effort and haste.Mark 10:19Defraud not - Do not take... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Mark 10:23-27

Mark 10:23-27. Jesus looked round about On all that were about him; and saith to his disciples, How hardly, Πως δυσκολως , with how great difficulty, shall they that have riches Not only that love them, but that possess them; enter into the kingdom of God Respecting this difficulty, see note on Matthew 19:23-24. And the disciples were astonished at his words For they were ready to imagine that ere long all the rich and great people of the country would appear for their Master, and... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Mark 10:17-31

110. The rich young man (Matthew 19:16-30; Mark 10:17-31; Luke 18:18-30)A wealthy young man came to Jesus and asked what special deeds he should do to gain eternal life. Jesus responded that there was no need to ask him, because God had already told him in the Ten Commandments what he should do (Matthew 19:16-19). The man boasted that he had kept most of the commandments, but Jesus saw that at least he had failed in the last, which said ‘Do not covet’. While people around him were suffering... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 10:23

hardly = difficultly. Because of their own reluc tance to part with riches: not from denial of God's mercy. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 10:24

Children. Greek. Plural of teknon. App-108 . how hard, &c. = how difficult: or, how hard [a struggle] it is, &c. trust in = rely upon. Referring to feeling rather than to faith. in = upon. Greek. epi. App-104 . read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:23-31

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:23-31

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:24

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:24-27

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:25

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Mark 10:17-31

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Mark 10:23-27

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Mark 10:17-31

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 10:23

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 10:24

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