A hundredfold (εκατονπλασιονα). But Westcott and Hort read πολλαπλασιονα, manifold. Eternal life is the real reward.

Forsaken houses, etc. In the days of Jesus, those who followed him were generally obliged to forsake houses and home, and to attend him. I…

Everyone who has forsaken — While the loyalty and faith of the Apostles were rewarded with a promise that satisfied their hopes th…

He will find himself a gainer by his losses for Christ's sake. If he has lost friends, he will find better and truer friends in the Church of God. …

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

Jesus now extends his encouragement to all his self-sacrificing disciples. The promise is not literal (one cannot have one hundred mothers). God is…

And whosoever shall forsake. After having raised the expectation of His followers to the hope of a future life, He supports them by immedi…

And everyone that has forsaken houses
Not only the then disciples of Christ, but any other believer in him, whether …

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 …