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The True Idol Revealed
Commentators like Matthew Henry and Charles Spurgeon explain that the ruler's deep sorrow revealed the true idol of his heart. Despite his commendable qualities, his love for his great wealth was stronger than his desire for God. His sorrow showed a conflict between his convictions and his corruptions, where his worldly gain ultimately won, revealing his prior obedience as an 'outward show.'
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AT Robertson
On Luke 18:23
Became (εγενηθη). First aorist passive indicative of γινομα. Like his countenance fell (στυγνασας), in Mr 10:22.
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Charles Ellicott
On Luke 18:23
19th Century
Bishop
He was very sorrowful.—Saint Luke’s word stands halfway between Saint Matthew’s “sorrowing” and Saint Mark’s vivid “lower…
Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 18:23–27
19th Century
Preacher
Yet some people spend all their lives in the earnest endeavor to make it hard for them to be saved. They are trying, as much as they can, to block …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 18:23
The ruler’s sorrow over the decision about his wealth recalls the far deeper sorrow rich people who have incurred Jesus’ “woe” will experience (6:2…
John Gill
On Luke 18:23
17th Century
Pastor
And when he heard this
That one thing was lacking: to part with all his worldly substance and follow Christ;
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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…