Mark 10:31

The Rich Young Man · Mark 10:17–31
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Translations

Modern
But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first.”
Traditional
But many that are first shall be last; and the last first.
Literal
But many first will be last, and the last, first.”
Latin
Multi autem erunt primi novissimi, et novissimi primi.

Interlinear

Greek
English
But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first.”

Notes

But many who are first: The account ends with a proverb, contrasting the way that God understands life and how people generally understand it (for similar sayings, see Matthew 20:16; Luke 13:30). For those with eyes to see and ears to hear (Mark 4:9–12; 8:18), the kingdom of God has already come. The overturning of this world’s values has begun.

The story of the rich man continues the themes of discipleship that began in 9:33 and the requirements for entering the kingdom of God (10:13–16). The rich man’s attitude is very different from the humble, childlike faith needed to enter the kingdom of God.

This section is the second cycle (see study note on 8:27–9:1) containing:

Events

Parallels

Matthew 19:16–30 Luke 18:18–30

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Brothers (and Sisters) Mark, Gospel of Servant of the Lord Travel

Topics

Gentiles: Prophecies of the Conversion of Underdogs