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The Reward is a New Family
Commentators agree that Jesus' promise of a 'hundredfold' return is not a literal guarantee of 100 houses or mothers. Instead, it refers to the immense value of joining the community of believers. When one sacrifices for Christ, they gain a new, spiritual family—brothers, sisters, and mothers in the faith—whose support and fellowship are a hundred times more valuable than what was lost.
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Albert Barnes
On Mark 10:30
18th Century
Theologian
A hundredfold. A hundred times as much.
In this time. In this life. In the time that he forsakes all.
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AT Robertson
On Mark 10:30
With persecutions (μετα διωγμων). This extra touch is in Mark alone. There is a reminiscence of some of "the apocalyptic of the fa…
Charles Ellicott
On Mark 10:28–31
19th Century
Bishop
Then Peter began to say unto him.—See Notes on Matthew 19:27-30. St. Mark omits the question which St. Matthew adds to St…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Mark 10:29–31
19th Century
Preacher
In the final account, it shall be found that no one has been a loser through giving up anything for the Lord Jesus Christ though He has His own met…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 10:30
Instead of rebuking Peter, Jesus made a threefold promise: No one who forsakes home, loved ones, or lands for Jesus’ sake and the Gospel’s will fai…
John Gill
On Mark 10:30
17th Century
Pastor
But he shall receive an hundred fold now in this time
Not that he should have an hundred houses, brethren but that h…
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…