Mark 10:24
And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!
Original Language Analysis
οἱ
G3588
οἱ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
1 of 30
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἐθαμβοῦντο
were astonished
G2284
ἐθαμβοῦντο
were astonished
Strong's:
G2284
Word #:
4 of 30
to stupefy (with surprise), i.e., astound
ἐπὶ
at
G1909
ἐπὶ
at
Strong's:
G1909
Word #:
5 of 30
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
τοῖς
G3588
τοῖς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
6 of 30
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
λόγοις
words
G3056
λόγοις
words
Strong's:
G3056
Word #:
7 of 30
something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a
αὐτοῖς
his
G846
αὐτοῖς
his
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
8 of 30
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
9 of 30
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Ἰησοῦς
Jesus
G2424
Ἰησοῦς
Jesus
Strong's:
G2424
Word #:
11 of 30
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
πάλιν
again
G3825
πάλιν
again
Strong's:
G3825
Word #:
12 of 30
(adverbially) anew, i.e., (of place) back, (of time) once more, or (conjunctionally) furthermore or on the other hand
ἀποκριθεὶς
answereth
G611
ἀποκριθεὶς
answereth
Strong's:
G611
Word #:
13 of 30
to conclude for oneself, i.e., (by implication) to respond; by hebraism (compare h6030) to begin to speak (where an address is expected)
λέγει
and saith
G3004
λέγει
and saith
Strong's:
G3004
Word #:
14 of 30
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
αὐτοῖς
his
G846
αὐτοῖς
his
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
15 of 30
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
πῶς
how
G4459
πῶς
how
Strong's:
G4459
Word #:
17 of 30
an interrogative particle of manner; in what way? (sometimes the question is indirect, how?); also as exclamation, how much!
δύσκολόν
hard
G1422
δύσκολόν
hard
Strong's:
G1422
Word #:
18 of 30
properly, fastidious about eating (peevish), i.e., (genitive case) impracticable
τοὺς
G3588
τοὺς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
20 of 30
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
πεποιθότας
for them that trust
G3982
πεποιθότας
for them that trust
Strong's:
G3982
Word #:
21 of 30
to convince (by argument, true or false); by analogy, to pacify or conciliate (by other fair means); reflexively or passively, to assent (to evidence
ἐπὶ
at
G1909
ἐπὶ
at
Strong's:
G1909
Word #:
22 of 30
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
τοῖς
G3588
τοῖς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
23 of 30
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
εἰς
into
G1519
εἰς
into
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
25 of 30
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
τὴν
G3588
τὴν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
26 of 30
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
βασιλείαν
the kingdom
G932
βασιλείαν
the kingdom
Strong's:
G932
Word #:
27 of 30
properly, royalty, i.e., (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
τοῦ
G3588
τοῦ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
28 of 30
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Cross References
Psalms 52:7Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.Proverbs 11:28He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.1 Timothy 6:17Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;Revelation 3:17Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked:Luke 16:14And the Pharisees also, who were covetous, heard all these things: and they derided him.
Historical Context
Disciples amazed because Jewish view saw wealth as God blessing. If rich cannot be saved who can. Jesus clarifies not riches themselves but trust in riches. Abraham Job wealthy righteous. But temptation trust wealth strong. Pauls warning love of money root evil (1 Tim 6:10). Not money itself but love of it. Modern materialism exalts wealth success prosperity gospel promises riches. Jesus warns riches spiritual danger. Need divine grace to overcome.
Questions for Reflection
- What is difference between having riches versus trusting in riches?
- How does warning about trusting riches challenge prosperity gospel teaching?
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Analysis & Commentary
Jesus answereth saith Children how hard it is for them trust riches to enter kingdom of God. Jesus responds to disciples amazement. Children endearment. Hard duskolon difficult. Trust riches pepoithotas relying wealth. Enter eiselthein access. Kingdom basileia. Riches create false security illusion self-sufficiency. Trust in wealth replaces trust in God. Impossible for those trusting riches. Only through divine intervention. Reformed theology emphasizes human inability divine necessity.