Mark 10:17 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Mark 10:17-31

I. Here is a hopeful meeting between Christ and a young man; such he is said to be (Matt. 19:20, 22), and a ruler (Luke 18:18), a person of quality. Some circumstances here are, which we had not in Matthew, which makes his address to Christ very promising. 1. He came running to Christ, which was an indication of his humility; he laid aside the gravity and grandeur of a ruler, when he came to Christ: thus too he manifested his earnestness and importunity; he ran as one in haste, and longing to... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Mark 10:17-22

10:17-22 As Jesus was going along the road, a man came running to him and threw himself at his feet and asked him, "Good teacher, what am I to do to inherit eternal life?" Jesus said to him, "Why do you call me good? There is no one who is good, except one--God. You know the commandments. You must not kin, you must not commit adultery, you must not steal, you must not bear false witness, you must not defraud anyone, you must honour your father and mother." He said to him, "Teacher, I have... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 10:17

And when he was gone forth into the way ,.... For when he had blessed the children he departed from the coasts of Judea, on the further side of Jordan, and steered his course towards Jerusalem, Mark 10:32 , and as he was on the road thitherwards, there came one running ; a young man, a ruler among the Jews, and very rich, a person of great dignity, and large substance; he hearing that Christ was going from those parts, ran in great haste to him, to have some conversation with him,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 10:17

There came one running - See the case of this rich young man largely explained on Matthew 19:16 ; (note), etc. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:17

This verse should be rendered, And as he was going forth ( ἐκπορευομένου αὐτοῦ )—that is, just as he was leaving the house— there ran one to him, and kneeled to him, and asked him. St. Matthew ( Matthew 21:20 ) says that he was "a young man." St. Luke ( Luke 18:18 ) that he was "a ruler." He had apparently been waiting for our Lord, waylaying him, though with a good intention. He showed zeal—as soon as he saw Jesus he ran to him; and he showed reverence, for he kneeled down to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:17-21

The excellences of the young ruler. Too often religious teachers have attempted to classify all who are mentioned in the Bible as being either definitely good or utterly bad. If the latter exhibit any excellency it is depreciated, or explained away; and if the former have faults, they are carefully concealed. But the Bible gives no such definite decision respecting them. It mentions the faults of the saints, and exhibits the excellences of those whose character and destiny are left... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:17-22

Loved, yet lacking. An interesting character this, coming in the Gospel history like a meteor out of the darkness for a brief moment, and then vanishing again, to be no more seen. An interesting conversation this, casting valuable light upon the character and the demands, of Christ, and upon the aspirations and virtues, the tests and the deficiencies, of human nature. Strange that Jesus should love one who came before him in this one short interview; stranger still that, in this loved one,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:17-22

The great inquiry. This seems a better title for the subject than "The Great Decision," as we have no reason to believe that the decision come to was a final one. But the reference to "eternal life" proves how momentous the occasion was to him who inquired. Such a time comes but seldom yet it comes to every man, when he feels that everything else dwindles into insignificance in comparison with "life." As to this inquiry, notice—. I. HOW IT WAS MADE . 1 . Earnestly. The... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:17-22

The rich young ruler. Never did a more becoming question escape from human lips than when "there ran one"—"a certain ruler"—"to him," and, kneeling at his feet, "asked him, Good Master, what [what good thing] shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?" With characteristic calmness Jesus drew him away from the thought of his ability to do any "good thing," and from his question concerning that which is good. Only the good can do good things, and "none is good save One, even God." Therefore... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:17-23

The rich man's temptation. I. THE RICH MAN FEELS THE NEED OF SALVATION . "Money answereth all things," but only in a limited sphere after all. Riches bind as well as set free; close certain doors to the spirit, as well as open them to others. The poor man knows "straitness" of one kind, the wealthy man another. Could he but unite the advantages of wealth with freedom and joy of spirit! II. SALVATION IS POSSIBLE TO THE RICH MAN . But the practical... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Mark 10:17-31

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Mark 10:17-22

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 10:17

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 10:17

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:17

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:17-21

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:17-22

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:17-22

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:17-22

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:17-23

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