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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Luke 18:18-30

In these verses we have, I. Christ's discourse with a ruler, that had a good mind to be directed by him in the way to heaven. In which we may observe, 1. It is a blessed sight to see persons of distinction in the world distinguish themselves from others of their rank by their concern about their souls and another life. Luke takes notice of it that he was a ruler. Few of the rulers had any esteem for Christ, but here was one that had; whether a church or state ruler does not appear, but he was... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Luke 18:18-30

18:18-30 A ruler asked Jesus, "Good teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?" Jesus said to him, "Why do you call me good? There is none good except one God. You know the commandments--do not commit adultery, do not kill, do not steal, do not bear false witness, honour your father and your mother." He said, "From my youth I have kept all these." When Jesus heard that, he said to him, "You still lack one thing. Sell everything you have and distribute it to the poor, and you will have... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 18:21

And he said ,.... That is, the ruler said to him, as the Syriac and Ethiopic versions add; "to Jesus", as the Persic version expresses it; all these have I kept from my youth up ; See Gill on Matthew 19:20 where it is added, what lack I yet? read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 18:22

Now when Jesus heard these things ,.... That he had kept all these commandments, and that ever since he was a child, and to that very time: he said unto him, yet lackest thou one thing ; not but that he lacked many other things, and even every thing: for he had performed no one thing as it should be: but Christ said, partly in answer to his pert question, "what lack I yet?" and partly by an ironical concession, granting he had kept them all, as he had said, yet one thing was wanting; and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 18:23

And when he heard this ,.... That one thing was wanting, and what that was, which was to part with all his worldly substance, and follow Christ; he was very sorrowful, for he was very rich ; See Gill on Matthew 19:22 . read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 18:24

And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful ,.... As he might, by his looks and gestures; and perceived that he was determined not to part with his possessions, and follow him: he said to his disciples, how hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God ! embrace the Gospel, and submit to the ordinances of it; deny themselves, part with their worldly substance for the cause of Christ, and interest of religion. Riches, which should be a reason for, are often a bar unto... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 18:25

For it is easier for a camel ,.... These words were spoken to the disciples again, and were a second address to them, after they had shown astonishment at the former; See Gill on Matthew 19:24 and See Gill on Mark 10:24 . read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 18:18-23

A certain ruler - See the case of this person largely explained on Matthew 19:16-22 ; (note), and Mark 10:21 , Mark 10:22 ; (note). read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 18:24

How hardly shall they that have riches, etc. - See the notes on this discourse of our Lord, on Matthew 19:21-30 ; (note), and Mark 10:30 ; (note). read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 18:25

It as easier for a camel - Instead of καμηλον , a camel, S, and four other MSS., read καμιλον , a cable. See the same reading noticed on the parallel place, Matthew 19:24 ; (note). read more

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