But his countenance fell (ο δε στυγνασας). In the LXX and Polybius once and in Mt 16:3 (passage bracketed by Westcott and Hort). T…

And he was sad at that saying.—Better, He frowned. The word is the same as that translated “lowering” in Matthew…

Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and…

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

Mark describes the reactions of the man in vivid detail. His face fell. To obey Jesus was too great a risk for him to take, so the security of weal…

And, he was sad at that saying
That he lacked one thing, and especially that he should be told to sell all that he h…

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 …