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A Shattered Worldview
The disciples' question, "Then who can be saved?" reveals their deep shock. Commentators explain that in their culture, wealth was widely assumed to be a sign of God's favor. Jesus' teaching that riches were a major hindrance to entering the kingdom completely overturned their worldview, making them wonder how anyone, especially those they considered blessed, could possibly be saved.
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Luke
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AT Robertson
On Luke 18:26
Then who (κα τις). Literally,
and who . The κα calls attention to what has just been said. Wealth was assu…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 18:26
19th Century
Bishop
And they that heard it.—St. Luke’s way of putting the fact suggests the thought either that others may have been present…
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 18:26
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 th…
John Gill
On Luke 18:26
17th Century
Pastor
And they that heard it, said, who then can be saved ?
] These were the disciples of Christ, who so said; see ([Refere…
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…