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Luke 18:26

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 18:26 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And they that heard it said, Then who can be saved?” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And they that heard it said, Then who can be saved?
Luke 18:26 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 18

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
23But when he heard these things, he became exceeding sorrowful; for he was very rich.
24And Jesus seeing him said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!
25For it is easier for a camel to enter in through a needle`s eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
26And they that heard it said, Then who can be saved?
27But he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.
28And Peter said, Lo, we have left our own, and followed thee.
29And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or wife, or brethren, or parents, or children, for the kingdom of God`s sake,
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And they that heard it, said, who then can be saved?] These were the disciples of Christ, who so said; (see <401925>Matthew 19:25).”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“For, &c.--"At that rate none can be saved": "Well, it does pass human power, but not divine."”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the notes at Matthew 19:13-30. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Who: Luk 13:23 Luke 18:27”
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