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A Richer Family
Commentators agree that Jesus' promise of a 'hundredfold' reward is not a literal financial return. Instead, it refers to the immense spiritual and relational blessings found in God's family. Those who sacrifice relationships or possessions for Christ gain a new, vast family in the church and a spiritual wealth—peace, joy, and God's presence—that is a hundred times more valuable than what was lost.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 19:29
18th Century
Theologian
Forsaken houses, etc. In the days of Jesus, those who followed him were generally obliged to forsake houses and home, and to attend him. I…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 19:29
A hundredfold (εκατονπλασιονα). But Westcott and Hort read πολλαπλασιονα, manifold. Eternal life is the real reward.
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 19:29
19th Century
Preacher
No one will be a loser by the Lord Jesus in the long run. Everyone who has bravely forsaken the comforts of this life for Christ will receive a hun…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 19:29
Jesus now extends his encouragement to all his self-sacrificing disciples. The promise is not literal (one cannot have one hundred mothers). God is…
John Calvin
On Matthew 19:29
16th Century
Theologian
And whosoever shall forsake. After having raised the expectation of His followers to the hope of a future life, He supports them by immedi…
John Gill
On Matthew 19:29
17th Century
Pastor
And everyone that has forsaken houses
Not only the then disciples of Christ, but any other believer in him, whether …
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…