Luke 18:30
Who shall not receive manifold more in this present time, and in the world to come life everlasting.
Original Language Analysis
ὃς
Who
G3739
ὃς
Who
Strong's:
G3739
Word #:
1 of 17
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
μὴ
G3361
μὴ
Strong's:
G3361
Word #:
3 of 17
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
ἀπολάβῃ
receive
G618
ἀπολάβῃ
receive
Strong's:
G618
Word #:
4 of 17
to receive (specially, in full, or as a host); also to take aside
πολλαπλασίονα
manifold more
G4179
πολλαπλασίονα
manifold more
Strong's:
G4179
Word #:
5 of 17
manifold, i.e., (neuter as noun) very much more
τῷ
G3588
τῷ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
7 of 17
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
10 of 17
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
τῷ
G3588
τῷ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
12 of 17
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
αἰῶνι
the world
G165
αἰῶνι
the world
Strong's:
G165
Word #:
13 of 17
properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also past); by implication, the world; specially (jewish) a messianic period (present or future)
τῷ
G3588
τῷ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
14 of 17
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Cross References
Job 42:10And the LORD turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before.Revelation 2:17He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.Matthew 12:32And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come.
Historical Context
Early Christians experienced this literally—those rejected by families found new family in the church (Acts 2:44-47). Communal living, shared resources created 'manifold more' relationships. Modern individualistic Christianity often misses this communal dimension—church as compensatory family.
Questions for Reflection
- How has church family compensated for losses incurred by following Christ?
- Do you experience church as intimate spiritual family or mere service attendance?
- How does eternal life's promise relativize all earthly losses?
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Analysis & Commentary
Who shall not receive manifold more in this present time, and in the world to come life everlasting—Jesus promises double recompense. Pollaplasiona (manifold more) en tō kairō toutō (in this time): church as new family. En tō aiōni tō erchomenō (in the age to come): zōēn aiōnion (eternal life).
Jesus doesn't promise material wealth but relational/spiritual abundance. The church becomes spiritual family compensating for lost biological family. Mark adds 'with persecutions'—blessings amid suffering. Ultimate reward is eternal life, infinitely exceeding earthly sacrifice.