Translations
Modern
Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
Traditional
But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.
Literal
And having looked on them, Jesus said to them, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
Latin
Aspiciens autem Jesus, dixit illis: Apud homines hoc impossibile est: apud Deum autem omnia possibilia sunt.
Original
Greek
English
Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
Notes
God's renewing grace is completely essential for the wealthy to be able to repent from making wealth an idol, give up their possessions if needed, and follow Jesus (Matthew 19:21).
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
Events
- Jesus Teaches in Pereac. AD 30
Parallels
People
Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world
Glossary
Topics
All Things are Possible Being Overwhelmed Feeling Alone God: Omnipotent God: Power of God's Power Impossible Motivation Never Give Up Omnipotence Power of God: All Things Possible To Quitting Riches: General Scriptures Concerning Setting Goals The Power of God: All Things Possible To