Peter began to say (ηρξατο λεγειν ο Πετρος). It was hard for Peter to hold in till now. Matthew 19:27 says that "Peter …

Then Peter began to say unto him.—See Notes on Matthew 19:27-30. St. Mark omits the question which St. Matthew adds to St…

He spoke as if they had done what the rich man had failed to do, and evidently he thought they should be rewarded, for, according to Matthew, he ad…

Glossa Ordinaria: Because the young man had gone away sorrowful after hearing our Savior's advice about casting away his goods…

This verse begins what is probably a new incident that Mark places here because it fits the theme. In contrast to the rich man who failed to give u…

Then Peter began to say to him
only observing that Christ promised treasure in heaven to the young man, provided he …

Christ took this opportunity to speak to His disciples about the difficulty of salvation for those who have an abundance of this world's goods. Tho…