Looking upon him loved him (εμβλεψας αυτω ηγαπησεν). Mark alone mentions this glance of affection, ingressive aorist participle an…

Jesus—loved him. What occurred afterwards showed that the young man did not love the Savior, or was not a true disciple. So, this expressi…

Then Jesus beholding him loved him.—Better, looking, or gazing on him. The fact is narrated by Saint Ma…

Then Jesus beholding him loved him,

There was so much that was amiable about him.

The Venerable Bede: A certain man had heard from the Lord that only those who are willing to be like little children are worthy…

Recognizing the young man’s sincerity, Jesus responded in love. The one thing that prevented him from having eternal life was the security of his w…

One thing you lack. Christ therefore does not mean that the young man lacked one thing beyond the keeping of the law, bu…

Then Jesus, beholding him, loved him
Not as God, with that special love, with which he loves his people, who were gi…

This young ruler showed great earnestne . He asked what he should do now, so that he might be happy forever. Most people ask for good to be had in …