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A Specific, Revealing Test
Commentators emphasize that Jesus' command to sell everything was not a universal rule for all believers. Rather, it was a specific test for this particular ruler. Its purpose was to expose the 'one thing' he lacked by targeting his core idol—his wealth—and revealing the sin of covetousness that lay hidden beneath his outward obedience.
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AT Robertson
On Luke 18:22
One thing thou lackest yet (ετ εν σο λειπε). Literally, one thing still fails thee or is wanting to thee. An old verb with the dat…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 18:22
19th Century
Bishop
Yet lackest thou one thing.—It may be noted that the words almost imply the previous question, which has just been referr…
Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 18:22
19th Century
Preacher
Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing:
Christ gives him a test. If he is what he thinks h…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 18:22
Jesus now moves to the heart of the tenth commandment by leading the ruler to face his attitude toward his possessions. Paul himself recognized his…
John Gill
On Luke 18:22
17th Century
Pastor
Now when Jesus heard these things
That he had kept all these commandments, and that ever since he was a child, and t…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 18:18–30
17th Century
Minister
Many have a great deal in them that is very commendable, yet they perish for lack of one thing. Thus, this ruler could not bear Christ's terms, whi…