Matthew Henry Commentary Mark 10:23-31
Matthew Henry Commentary
Mark 10:23-31
Matthew Henry Commentary
Mark 10:23-31
SCRIPTURE
"And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! And the disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God! It is easier for a camel to go through a needle`s eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. And they were astonished exceedingly, saying unto him, Then who can be saved? Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for all things are possible with God. Peter began to say unto him, Lo, we have left all, and have followed thee. Jesus said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or mother, or father, or children, or lands, for my sake, and for the gospel`s sake, but he shall receive a hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life. But many [that are] first shall be last; and the last first." — Mark 10:23-31 (ASV)
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. Those who so eagerly seek the world's wealth will never properly value Christ and His grace.
He also spoke of the greatness of salvation for those who possess little of this world's goods yet forsake what they have for Christ.
The greatest test of a good person's steadfastness comes when love for Jesus calls them to give up their love for friends and relatives. Even when they gain through Christ, they should still expect to suffer for Him until they reach heaven.
Let us, therefore, learn contentment in humble circumstances and guard against the love of riches in prosperous ones. Let us pray to be given the strength to part with everything, if required, for Christ's service, and to use all we are allowed to keep in His service.