Mark 10:27

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Mark 10:1-99

Mark 10 THE OPENING of this chapter brings us near to the closing scenes of the Lord’s life. He was on the farther side of Jordan but near the borders of Judaea, and the Pharisees appeared, opposing Him by tempting Him. By raising questions as to marriage and divorce, they expected to entangle Him in some contradiction of the things that Moses had commanded, and so find a point of attack. The Lord did not contradict Moses, but He went behind him to God’s original thought in the creation of man... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Mark 10:26-27

Jesus explains: v. 26. And they were astonished out of measure, saying among themselves, Who, then, can be saved? v. 27. And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God; for with God all things are possible. The disciples, by this time, were almost gasping with perturbation, with very excessive astonishment, saying one to another: Why, who, in that case, can be saved? It was the strongest expression as to man's utter inability to work out his own salvation... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Mark 10:17-31

THIRD SECTIONTHE WORLD’S RICHES, AND THE HOLY POVERTY OF BELIEVERSMark 10:17-31(Parallels: Matthew 19:16 to Matthew 20:16; Luke 18:18-30.)17 And when he was gone forth into the way [to Judea, i.e.], there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? 18And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God. 19Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not... read more

Alexander MacLaren

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Mark 10:17-27

Mark ALMOST A DISCIPLE Mar_10:17 - Mar_10:27 . There were courage, earnestness, and humility in this young ruler’s impulsive casting of himself at Christ’s feet in the way, with such a question. He was not afraid to recognise a teacher in Him whom his class scorned and hated; he was deeply sincere in his wish to possess eternal life, and in his belief that he was ready to do whatever was necessary for that end; he bowed himself as truly as he bent his knees before Jesus, and the noble... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Mark 10:23-52

True Riches and Real Greatness Mark 10:23-52 Wealth brings many temptations. It is not said that rich men cannot get through the gate, but they will have to stoop very low and be stripped of the love of wealth, though not necessarily of wealth itself. In Christ’s kingdom to give all is to get all. The surrendered life needs no pity, for what it loses on the material side is more than compensated by its enormous spiritual gains, Mark 10:30-31 . Perhaps the request of the two brethren was... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Mark 10:1-52

The Pharisees raised a question concerning the marriage relation. The Master went to the root of all things in the words, "From the beginning of the creation." The supreme and final authority is not the permission of a human lawgiver, but the will and intention of God. It was in this connection that Jesus took the children in His arms and blessed them, laying His hands on them. The story of the rich young ruler reveals the need of control. The way to find it is to follow the Master. The... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 10:1-45

Jesus Reveals The Things That Are Pleasing and Displeasing to God (9:33-10:45). In this next subsection Jesus reveals the things that are pleasing and displeasing to God. Seeking greatness displeases Him (Mark 9:33-35; Mark 10:35-45), while seeking to do things for Jesus’ sake pleases Him (Mark 9:36-41; Mark 10:28-31). Causing those who believe in Him to sin displeases Him (Mark 9:42-49; Mark 10:1-12), while being true salt pleases Him (Mark 9:50). So having begun the process of changing His... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 10:1-52

Jesus Begins His Final Journey to Jerusalem On The Road To The Cross and Spends Much Time in Teaching His Disciples And Disputing With His Enemies In Readiness For That Event, For He Is Giving His Life As A Ransom For Many (9:33-12:44). Having returned to Capernaum Jesus now has His face set towards Jerusalem, and in Mark 9:33-50 He will lay the foundation by pointing out the fact that all must look to and respond to His Name, and the dangers inherent in not doing so. Then He will advance into... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 10:17-31

Jesus Pronounces on Riches and Entry Under the Kingly Rule of God (10:17-31). In this further example of His teaching Jesus’ authority again comes out. He is depicted as the One Who lays down the rules for entry into the Kingly Rule of God. And it also illustrates something else. He has just been speaking of how it is necessary to receive the Kingly Rule of God like a little child, and now here was an important and wealthy man (Mark 10:22) who wanted guidance, and Jesus makes the demand that... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 10:27

‘Jesus looking on them says, “With men it is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God.” ’ Jesus recognised that they were beginning dimly to see the truth, that attaining salvation is impossible to men, and He then went on to make clear that in fact the only reason that men could be saved was that nothing is impossible when God is there. That God is able to do anything, even save men. This stresses the miraculous nature of the work of converting of men and women and... read more

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