Mark 10:28
Then Peter began to say unto him, Lo, we have left all, and have followed thee.
Original Language Analysis
Historical Context
Peter words could be interpreted we left all what will we get. Jesus does not rebuke but promises reward. Not earning but receiving inheritance. Parable workers vineyard (Matt 20) teaches all receive grace not proportional wages. Yet rewards differ (1 Cor 3:12-15). Judgment seat rewards not for salvation but according to works done. Tensions divine sovereignty human responsibility. Election by grace yet commands to obey. Mystery. Early church struggled with this Galatians Paul fights works-righteousness. Reformation recovered justification by faith alone. Modern church debates eternal security versus perseverance.
Questions for Reflection
- How does Peter statement we left all demonstrate both genuine discipleship and remaining pride?
- What is relationship between leaving all for Christ and receiving eternal rewards?
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Analysis & Commentary
Peter began say unto him Lo we have left all and followed thee. Peter spokesman. Began ērxato initiated. Say legein proclaim. Lo idou attention. We hēmeis apostles. Left aphēkamen abandoned. All panta everything. Followed ēkolouthēkamen discipleship. Peter statement both true and problematic. True they left businesses families comforts. Problematic suggesting merit reward. Jesus response affirms sacrifice promises reward (vv. 29-30). Not earning salvation but demonstrating genuine faith. Works are fruit not root. Reformed theology affirms justification by faith alone sanctification produces fruit.