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A Visibly Fallen Face
Commentators note the vividness of the original Greek. The phrase “his countenance fell” (stygnasas) describes a gloomy, frowning face, like a “lowering cloud.” The man’s internal sorrow and conflict were immediately visible, showing the profound impact of Jesus’s words.
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AT Robertson
On Mark 10:22
But his countenance fell (ο δε στυγνασας). In the LXX and Polybius once and in Mt 16:3 (passage bracketed by Westcott and Hort). T…
Charles Ellicott
On Mark 10:22
19th Century
Bishop
And he was sad at that saying.—Better, He frowned. The word is the same as that translated “lowering” in Matthew…
Charles Spurgeon
On Mark 10:21–22
19th Century
Preacher
Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 10:22
Mark describes the reactions of the man in vivid detail. His face fell. To obey Jesus was too great a risk for him to take, so the security of weal…
John Gill
On Mark 10:22
17th Century
Pastor
And, he was sad at that saying
That he lacked one thing, and especially that he should be told to sell all that he h…
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…