Verse of the Day
Author Spotlight
Loading featured author...
Report Issue
See a formatting issue or error?
Let us know →
As he was going forth into the way, one ran to him, kneeled to him, and asked him, "Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?"
Verse Takeaways
1
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.
See 3 Verse Takeaways
Book Overview
Mark
Author
Audience
Composition
Teaching Highlights
Outline
+ 5 more
See Overview
8
18th Century
Presbyterian
Verse 17. Gone forth. From the place where he had been teaching.
Into the way. Into the road or path on his journey.
Ran (προσδραμων). Jesus had left the house (10:10) and was proceeding with the caravan on the way (εις οδον) when this ruler eager…
19th Century
Anglican
And when he was gone forth.—Better, as He was going forth. (See Notes on Matthew 19:16-26.)
R…
Your support helps us maintain this resource for everyone
Baptist
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…
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 …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And when he was gone forth into the way For when he has blessed the children he departed from the coasts of Judea, o…
Get curated content & updates
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…
