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who will not receive many times more in this time, and in the world to come, eternal life."
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A Spiritual, Not Material, Reward
Commentators clarify that the promise of receiving 'manifold more in this present time' does not refer to a literal replacement of houses or family. Instead, it points to spiritual blessings that are far superior, such as profound comfort, peace, and satisfaction that cannot be found in worldly possessions. This present reward is a foretaste of the ultimate promise: eternal life.
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Shall not receive (ουχ μη λαβη). Very strong double negative with aorist active subjunctive of λαμβανω.
Manifold mo…
19th Century
Anglican
Who shall not receive manifold more.—Note, as again, perhaps, characteristic, the omission of the essentially Jewish imag…
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
Who shall not receive manifold more in this present time , &c.] Not more houses, parents, brethren but that which is abun…
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…
