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Looking at them, Jesus said, "With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible."
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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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Looking on them (εμβλεψας). Jesus saw their amazement.
19th Century
Anglican
Jesus beheld them — We can surely imagine something of the expression in that look. He had gazed in this way on the young ruler and percei…
Baptist
Always too fast is this impetuous Peter; ever ready to put in a good word for himself if he can.
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“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…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But Jesus beheld them Looking wishfully and earnestly at them; signifying thereby, that he knew their reasonings amo…
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Presbyterian
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…
13th Century
Catholic
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…
