Matthew 19:25

Modern

When the disciples heard this, they were greatly astonished and asked, “Who then can be saved?”

Traditional

When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved?

Literal

And having heard, the disciples were exceedingly astonished, saying, “Who then is able to be saved?”

Latin

Auditis autem his, discipuli mirabantur valde, dicentes: Quis ergo poterit salvus esse?

Greek

English

When the disciples heard this, they were greatly astonished and asked, “Who then can be saved?”

Jesus was traveling to Jerusalem (Matthew 19:1; 20:29; 21:1). This was another chance to teach the disciples what it means to be his disciples.

Theme notes and profiles

Romans 10:13
…for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
Matthew 24:22
If those days had not been cut short, nobody would be saved. But for the sake of the elect, those days will be cut short.
Mark 13:20
If the Lord had not cut short those days, nobody would be saved. But for the sake of the elect, whom He has chosen, He has cut them short.
Luke 13:23–24
“Lord,” someone asked Him, “will only a few people be saved?” Jesus answered,
Romans 11:5–7
In the same way, at the present time there is a remnant chosen by grace.