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The Great Reversal
Commentators explain that this verse describes a future reality where God's values will overturn human ones. Those who are considered 'first' in this life—due to wealth, status, or power—may find themselves 'last' in God's kingdom. Conversely, the humble, the serving, and those who sacrifice for Christ will be exalted.
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AT Robertson
On Mark 10:31
See on Mt 19:30 for the use of the paradox about
first and
last , probably a rebuke here to Peter's…
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…
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…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 10:31
This saying of Jesus refers to the future when God will evaluate the lives of people and when human values will be reversed. Those who have rank an…
John Gill
On Mark 10:31
17th Century
Pastor
But many that are first shall be last
(See Gill on Matthew 19:30).
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…