Mark 10:27

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 10:27

With . Greek. para. App-104 . men. App-123 . impossible. See Matthew 19:26 . not . Greek. ou . App-105 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Mark 10:27

Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for all things are possible with God.Only God has the power to cause a rich man to leave off trusting in his wealth and turn to God for salvation; and such heavenly power has often been evidenced. In the Old Testament, Abraham, Job, and David were men of immeasurable riches, as were also Isaac and Jacob; but of such Jesus himself said that they shall be in the eternal kingdom (Luke 13:28). In the Christian era, there... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Mark 10:27

Mark 10:27. With men it is impossible, but not with God, &c.— This is indeed utterly impossible to every man by any power of his own; but is not so to the mercy and power of God, with whom nothing is too hard to do: he can make an effectual change upon the heart by regenerating grace, and enable it freely to renderup all the affluence of this world, and every thing which is dearest to it here, when they stand in competition with me, and the blessings of my kingdom, and when he demands a... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 10:1-31

3. Lessons concerning self-sacrifice 10:1-31Jesus gave this series of lessons south of Galilee in Perea and Judea, not in Galilee. Another contrast is the audience. He gave the preceding instruction to the disciples in a house, but He gave this teaching to the multitudes and the disciples in the open air. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 10:17-31

Jesus’ instruction about wealth 10:17-31A question from a man in the crowd initiated this incident. Then Jesus proceeded to instruct His disciples following up the encounter. The position of this section in Mark’s Gospel is significant. It occurs after Jesus’ teaching about the importance of receiving the kingdom with trust and humility (Mark 10:13-16), and it precedes Jesus’ third prediction of His passion (Mark 10:32-34). The young man thought he could obtain the kingdom with works and... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 10:23-31

Jesus’ teaching concerning riches 10:23-31 (cf. Matthew 19:23-30; Luke 18:24-30)Jesus used the incident just past to teach His disciples about riches. Matthew’s account is the fullest. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 10:27

Jesus’ point was that salvation is totally God’s work (cf. Jonah 2:9; Ephesians 2:8-9). It is humanly impossible to obtain it on the basis of achievement or merit. But God can enable anyone to realize his or her complete dependence on Him and turn to Him for salvation. read more

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