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A Very Human Question
Commentators see Peter's question as both flawed and understandable. While some view it as selfish or showing a lack of comprehension, others note it's a natural inquiry after having sacrificed everything. It reveals a human tendency to think in terms of earning rewards, a mindset Jesus gently corrects by pointing to a reward far greater than any sacrifice.
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Matthew
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 19:27
18th Century
Theologian
We have forsaken all. Probably nothing but their fishing nets, small boats, and cottages. But they were their all; their livi…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 19:27
What then shall we have? (τ αρα εστα ημιν?) A pathetic question of hopeless lack of comprehension.
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.
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 19:27
Peter, impressed by “impossible” and speaking for his fellow disciples, thinks Jesus’ words are unfair to the Twelve. His statement suggests that h…
John Calvin
On Matthew 19:27
16th Century
Theologian
Then Peter answering said to him. Peter tacitly compares himself and the other disciples to the rich man, whom the world had turn…
John Gill
On Matthew 19:27
17th Century
Pastor
Then answered Peter and said unto him
Peter observing what Christ said to the young man, bidding him sell all that h…
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…