Translations
Modern
…will fail to receive many times more in this age—and in the age to come, eternal life.”
Traditional
Who shall not receive manifold more in this present time, and in the world to come life everlasting.
Literal
…who shall not receive back manifold more in this time, and in the age that is coming, eternal life.”
Latin
…et non recipiat multo plura in hoc tempore, et in sæculo venturo vitam æternam.
Original
Greek
English
…will fail to receive many times more in this age—and in the age to come, eternal life.”
Notes
receive many times more in this age: Their reward would not necessarily be physical, but they would enjoy the blessings that come from spiritual wholeness and a right relationship with God.
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 Life: Everlasting Self-Denial: General Scriptures Concerning The Reward of Saints: Everlasting Life