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A Model of Earnest Seeking
Commentators highlight the man's remarkable earnestness. He didn't just walk; he 'ran' and 'kneeled' before Jesus. Scholars like Albert Barnes and A.T. Robertson see this as a picture of proper zeal. His posture shows an intense and respectful desire to know the way to eternal life, a model for anyone seriously seeking answers from God.
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Albert Barnes
On Mark 10:17
18th Century
Theologian
Verse 17. Gone forth. From the place where he had been teaching.
Into the way. Into the road or path on his journey.
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AT Robertson
On Mark 10:17
Ran (προσδραμων). Jesus had left the house (10:10) and was proceeding with the caravan on the way (εις οδον) when this ruler eager…
Charles Ellicott
On Mark 10:17
19th Century
Bishop
And when he was gone forth.—Better, as He was going forth. (See Notes on Matthew 19:16-26.)
R…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Mark 10:16–18
19th Century
Preacher
And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them. And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, an…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 10:17
Jesus was continuing on his journey to Jerusalem. A man ran up to him, probably a member of some official council or court (). Matthew says he was …
John Gill
On Mark 10:17
17th Century
Pastor
And when he was gone forth into the way
For when he has blessed the children he departed from the coasts of Judea, o…
Matthew Henry
On Mark 10:17–22
17th Century
Minister
This young ruler showed great earnestness. He asked what he should do now, so that he might be happy forever. Most people ask for good to be had in…