Mark Chapter 10 · Verse 28
Then Peter began to say unto him, Lo, we have left all, and have followed thee.
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
Then
G2532
καὶ
Then
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 13
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
3 of 13
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Πέτρος
Peter
G4074
Πέτρος
Peter
Strong's:
G4074
Word #:
4 of 13
a (piece of) rock (larger than g3037); as a name, petrus, an apostle
λέγειν
to say
G3004
λέγειν
to say
Strong's:
G3004
Word #:
5 of 13
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
αὐτῷ
unto him
G846
αὐτῷ
unto him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
6 of 13
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
ἀφήκαμεν
have left
G863
ἀφήκαμεν
have left
Strong's:
G863
Word #:
9 of 13
to send forth, in various applications (as follow)
καὶ
Then
G2532
καὶ
Then
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
11 of 13
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
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?
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.