What then shall we have? (τ αρα εστα ημιν?) A pathetic question of hopeless lack of comprehension.

We have forsaken all. Probably nothing but their fishing nets, small boats, and cottages. But they were their all; their livi…

Behold, we have forsaken — The question betrayed the thoughts that had been working in the minds of the disciples, and St. Peter, …

Always too fast is this impetuous Peter; ever ready to put in a good word for himself if he can.

Origen of Alexandria: Peter had heard Christ’s word when He said, “If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell all that thou has…

Peter, impressed by “impossible” and speaking for his fellow disciples, thinks Jesus’ words are unfair to the Twelve. His statement suggests that h…

Then Peter answering said to him. Peter tacitly compares himself and the other disciples to the rich man, whom the world had turn…

Then answered Peter and said unto him
Peter observing what Christ said to the young man, bidding him sell all that h…

Although Christ spoke so strongly, few who have riches do not trust in them. How few who are poor are not tempted to envy! But people's earnestness…

In this pa age, it was shown how one comes to eternal life by the common way. Here, He teaches how one comes by the way of perfection. This way of …