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Jesus looked around, and said to his disciples, "How difficult it is for those who have riches to enter into the kingdom of God!"

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A Shocking Reversal

Commentators explain that Jesus's statement was deeply shocking to his disciples. In their culture, wealth was commonly seen as a sign of God's blessing and favor. Jesus completely reverses this idea, teaching that riches are not an advantage but a significant spiritual hindrance.

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AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Mark 10:23

Looked round about (περιβλεψαμενος). Another picture of the looks of Jesus and in Mark alone as in 3:5,34. "To see what impression…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Mark 10:23

19th Century

Bishop

And Jesus looked round.—The glance and gesture are mentioned by Saint Mark only.

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Mark 10:23–24

19th Century

Preacher

And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions. And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples,…

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Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Mark 10:23

The failure of the rich man to respond to the challenge led to one of Jesus’ most striking pronouncements. He addressed it to the disciples, and it…

John Gill

John Gill

On Mark 10:23

17th Century

Pastor

And Jesus looked round about
To see what effect the discourse he had with the young man, and the consequence of it, …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Mark 10:23–31

17th Century

Minister

Christ took this opportunity to speak to His disciples about the difficulty of salvation for those who have an abundance of this world's goods. Tho…

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