Matthew 19:26
But Jesus looked at them, and said, “With people this is impossible, but with God everything is possible.” Then Peter turned and said to Jesus,
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25On hearing this, the disciples exclaimed in great astonishment, “Who then can possibly be saved?”
27“But we – we left everything, and followed you; what, then, will we have?”
Cross References
Genesis 18:14Is anything too wonderful for the Lord? At the appointed time about nine months from now, I will return to you and Sarah will have a son.”
Psalms 3:8Victory belongs to the Lord: let your blessing descend on your people. Selah
Zechariah 8:6The Lord of hosts says: Just because it seems impossible to the remnant of this people in these days, is it also impossible for me? says the Lord of hosts.
Luke 1:37for no promise from God will fail to be fulfilled.”
Matthew Henry on Matthew 19:24-30
The Recompense of Christ's Followers. 23 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven. 24 And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. 25 When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved? 26 But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible. 27 Then… Read the whole commentary →