Expositor's Bible Commentary Commentary Luke 18:27

"But he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God." — Luke 18:27 (ASV)

If wealth is such a hindrance in respect to salvation, the situation for the rich seems hopeless. Jesus’ reply about God’s power (v.27) provides the assurance the audience needed and evokes an enthusiastic outburst from Peter, who feels that the disciples have done what the ruler did not do. Jesus acknowledges this by assuring his disciples who have left everything to follow him of abundant recompense, not only in the future age, but also in the present.