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The Attitude, Not the Amount
Commentators clarify that Jesus's warning is not about wealth itself, but the attitude towards it. The ruler's deep sorrow revealed his attachment. As the Expositor's Bible Commentary notes, the warning is limited to this kind of attitude. Matthew Henry adds that the 'love of the world' often lies at the root, becoming the primary barrier to following Christ.
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AT Robertson
On Luke 18:24
Shall they enter (εισπορευοντα). Present middle indicative, futuristic present.
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 18:24
19th Century
Bishop
When Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful.—See Notes on Matthew 19:23-26; Mark 10:23–27. The better manuscript…
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 18:24
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 18:24
17th Century
Pastor
And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful
As he might, by his looks and gestures; and perceived that he was dete…
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…