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Peter said, "Look, we have left everything, and followed you."
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A Contrast in Commitment
Commentators note that Peter's statement directly contrasts the disciples' actions with the rich young ruler's failure. The disciples did what the ruler could not: they left their possessions to follow Christ. Scholars suggest this sets the stage for Jesus's teaching on the rewards that come from such radical sacrifice.
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Luke
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Our own (τα ιδια). Our own things (home, business, etc.). Right here is where so many fail. Peter speaks here not in a spirit of b…
19th Century
Anglican
Then Peter said, . . .—See Notes on Matthew 19:27-30; Mark 10:28. The better manuscripts have, We have left our own (posses…
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…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then Peter said "To him", as the Syriac and Arabic versions add; that is, to the Lord Jesus, as the Ethiopic version…
Presbyterian
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…
