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God's Power Over Human Impossibility
Commentators explain that this verse is a foundational axiom of faith. While salvation may seem impossible from a human standpoint, especially for those ensnared by wealth, it is entirely possible for God. Scholar A.T. Robertson notes that when we metaphorically stand 'beside God,' we can witness His power make the impossible possible in our lives.
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Luke
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AT Robertson
On Luke 18:27
The impossible with men possible with God (τα αδυνατα παρα ανθρωποις δυνατα παρα τω θεω). Paradoxical, but true. Take your stand "…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 18:27
19th Century
Bishop
The things which are impossible with men.—The answer is substantially the same as we find in the other Gospels, but it as…
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 18:27
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 18:27
17th Century
Pastor
And he said
That is, Jesus, as the Syriac, Persic, and Ethiopic versions express it:
the things w…
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…