Mark 10:30
But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life.
Original Language Analysis
ἐὰν
G1437
ἐὰν
Strong's:
G1437
Word #:
1 of 30
a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
μὴ
G3361
μὴ
Strong's:
G3361
Word #:
2 of 30
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
λάβῃ
he shall receive
G2983
λάβῃ
he shall receive
Strong's:
G2983
Word #:
3 of 30
while g0138 is more violent, to seize or remove))
νῦν
now
G3568
νῦν
now
Strong's:
G3568
Word #:
5 of 30
"now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
τῷ
G3588
τῷ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
7 of 30
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
οἰκίας
houses
G3614
οἰκίας
houses
Strong's:
G3614
Word #:
10 of 30
properly, residence (abstractly), but usually (concretely) an abode (literally or figuratively); by implication, a family (especially domestics)
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
11 of 30
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἀδελφοὺς
brethren
G80
ἀδελφοὺς
brethren
Strong's:
G80
Word #:
12 of 30
a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like g0001)
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
13 of 30
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
15 of 30
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
μητέρας
mothers
G3384
μητέρας
mothers
Strong's:
G3384
Word #:
16 of 30
a "mother" (literally or figuratively, immediate or remote)
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
17 of 30
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
19 of 30
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἀγροὺς
lands
G68
ἀγροὺς
lands
Strong's:
G68
Word #:
20 of 30
a field (as a drive for cattle); genitive case, the country; specially, a farm, i.e., hamlet
μετὰ
with
G3326
μετὰ
with
Strong's:
G3326
Word #:
21 of 30
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
23 of 30
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 #:
25 of 30
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
αἰῶνι
the world
G165
αἰῶνι
the world
Strong's:
G165
Word #:
26 of 30
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 #:
27 of 30
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Cross References
Philippians 3:8Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,Luke 18:30Who shall not receive manifold more in this present time, and in the world to come life everlasting.2 Corinthians 6:10As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.James 1:12Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.Malachi 3:10Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.Proverbs 16:16How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!James 5:11Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.2 Chronicles 25:9And Amaziah said to the man of God, But what shall we do for the hundred talents which I have given to the army of Israel? And the man of God answered, The LORD is able to give thee much more than this.Revelation 3:18I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.Acts 16:25And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.
Historical Context
Hundredfold does not mean material wealth multiplied but spiritual family. Those who leave biological family for Christ gain spiritual family church community. House refers to church family. Mothers sisters brothers spiritual relationships. Lands could be spiritual blessings or provision through community Acts 2:44-45 church shared. With persecutions crucial qualifier. Not health wealth prosperity but blessing amid suffering. Early church experienced this persecution and community provision and spiritual riches. Modern church comfortable West misses this. Global church suffering regions understands better. Perseverance through trials not escape from them. Eternal life is ultimate hope.
Questions for Reflection
- What does hundredfold blessing with persecutions teach about prosperity gospel error?
- How does spiritual family church community compensate for loss of biological family for Christ?
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Analysis & Commentary
But shall receive hundredfold now in this time houses brethren sisters mothers children lands with persecutions and world come eternal life. Shall receive labē obtain. Hundredfold hekatontaplasiona multiplied. Now nyn present. This time kairō age. List houses family lands. With meta accompanied by. Persecutions diōgmōn opposition. And kai addition. World come aiōni future age. Eternal life zōēn aiōnion. Promises temporal blessings spiritual family community. But alongside persecutions. Not prosperity without suffering but blessing amid trials. Eternal life is ultimate reward. Reformed theology emphasizes now and not yet kingdom already partially here fully at return.