Translations
Modern
“Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “no one who has left home or wife or brothers or parents or children for the sake of the kingdom of God
Traditional
And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, for the kingdom of God’s sake,
Literal
And He said to them, “Truly I say to you that there is no one who left house or wife or brothers or parents or children for the sake of the kingdom of God
Latin
Qui dixit eis: Amen dico vobis, nemo est qui reliquit domum, aut parentes, aut fratres, aut uxorem, aut filios propter regnum Dei,
Original
Greek
English
“Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “no one who has left home or wife or brothers or parents or children for the sake of the kingdom of God
Notes
we have left all we had to follow You: In contrast to the rich ruler, Peter and the other disciples had given up everything to follow Jesus. Jesus affirmed that they would receive back far more than they had given up.
The story of the rich religious leader warns against trusting in riches rather than pledging complete allegiance to God.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Jesus Teaches in Pereac. AD 30
Parallels
Glossary
Topics
Jesus, the Christ: Promises of, Prophetic Kingdom of Heaven: Rich People Cannot Enter Leaving Parents Self-Denial: General Scriptures Concerning