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Salvation is Impossible for Us
Commentators unanimously agree that Jesus is not exaggerating. He affirms the disciples' despairing conclusion: from a human standpoint, salvation is impossible. Scholars like John Calvin note that Jesus intentionally emphasizes this difficulty to crush any self-reliance. This truth is meant to humble us, showing that no amount of human effort or goodness can overcome the barrier of sin and earn a place in God's kingdom.
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AT Robertson
On Matthew 19:26
Looking on them (εμβλεψας). Jesus saw their amazement.
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 19:25–27
19th Century
Preacher
Always too fast is this impetuous Peter; ever ready to put in a good word for himself if he can.
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 19:26
“Saved” (GK 5392) is equivalent to entering the kingdom of God (v.24) or obtaining eternal life (v.16). The disciples, reflecting the common Jewish…
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John Calvin
On Matthew 19:26
16th Century
Theologian
With men this is impossible. Christ does not entirely free the minds of His disciples from all anxiety. It is fitting that they should per…
John Gill
On Matthew 19:26
17th Century
Pastor
But Jesus beheld them
Looking wishfully and earnestly at them; signifying thereby, that he knew their reasonings amo…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 19:23–30
17th Century
Minister
Although Christ spoke so strongly, few who have riches do not trust in them. How few who are poor are not tempted to envy! But people's earnestness…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 19:1–30
13th Century
Philosopher
In this passage, it was shown how one comes to eternal life by the common way. Here, He teaches how one comes by the way of perfection. This way of…