Mark 10:26

They were even more astonished and said to one another, “Who then can be saved?”

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KJV

And they were astonished out of measure, saying among themselves, Who then can be saved?

ASV

And they were astonished exceedingly, saying unto him, Then who can be saved?

YLT

And they were astonished beyond measure, saying unto themselves, `And who is able to be saved?'

DBT

And they were exceedingly astonished, saying to one another, And who can be saved?

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It goes on; And they were astonished above measure, saying among themselves, Who then can be saved? Since the number of poor people is immeasurably the greater, and these might be saved, though the rich perished, they must have understood Him to mean that all who love riches, although they cannot obtain them, are reckoned in the number of the rich.

Bede· Catena Aurea by Aquinas, 735patristic

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And they were astonished out of measure,.... They were still more amazed, their surprise increased exceedingly upon our Lord's using the above comparison; which, in their apprehension, showed, that it was utterly impossible for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God; and they expressed their astonishment, saying, among themselves, who then can be saved? in the Messiah's kingdom, if rich men are not? See Gill on Mat 19:

John Gill· Exposition of the New Testament (1746-1748)reformed

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Rabbinic commentary

How the Hebraic tradition has read this verse — and Marcus Brown’s own reading of it.

Cross-references

8 linked verses

The verses this one reaches8

Acts 16:31
They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, you and your household.”
Romans 10:9–13
that if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.
2 Corinthians 11:23
Are they servants of Christ? I am speaking like I am out of my mind, but I am so much more: in harder labor, in more imprisonments, in worse beatings, in frequent danger of death.
Mark 6:51
Then He climbed into the boat with them, and the wind died down. And the disciples were utterly astounded,
Mark 7:37
The people were utterly astonished and said, “He has done all things well! He makes even the deaf hear and the mute speak!”
Luke 18:26
Those who heard this asked, “Who then can be saved?”
Luke 13:23
“Lord,” someone asked Him, “will only a few people be saved?” Jesus answered,
Isaiah 52:14
Just as many were appalled at Him— His appearance was disfigured beyond that of any man, and His form was marred beyond human likeness—

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The walk8

Where the connections lead

Follow this verse’s cross-references two steps out. Each card is a verse this one points to, and beneath it the verses that one points to in turn. Where several different paths arrive at the same place, that place is listed first — the text keeps returning to it. Every stop shows its own words, and every stop is a page.

Through
Acts 16:31
They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, you and your household.”
leads to
- John 1:12
  But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God—
- John 3:36
  Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life. Whoever rejects the Son will not see life. Instead, the wrath of God remains on him.”
- Acts 2:38–39
  Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
- Romans 10:9–10
  that if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.
- Acts 11:13–14
  He told us how he had seen an angel standing in his house and saying, ‘Send to Joppa for Simon who is called Peter.
Through
Mark 7:37
The people were utterly astonished and said, “He has done all things well! He makes even the deaf hear and the mute speak!”
leads to
- Mark 6:51
  Then He climbed into the boat with them, and the wind died down. And the disciples were utterly astounded,
- Exodus 4:10–11
  “Please, Lord,” Moses replied, “I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor since You have spoken to Your servant, for I am slow of speech and tongue.”
Through
2 Corinthians 11:23
Are they servants of Christ? I am speaking like I am out of my mind, but I am so much more: in harder labor, in more imprisonments, in worse beatings, in frequent danger of…
leads to
- 2 Corinthians 6:4–5
  Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships, and calamities;

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