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Luke 18:28

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 18:28 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And Peter said, Lo, we have left our own, and followed thee.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And Peter said, Lo, we have left our own, and followed thee.
Luke 18:28 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 18

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
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,
30who shall not receive manifold more in this time, and in the world to come eternal life.
31And he took unto him the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all the things that are written through the prophets shall be accomplished unto the Son of man.
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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
“Then Peter said, etc.] “To him”, as the Syriac and Arabic versions add; that is, to the Lord Jesus, as the Ethiopic version expresses it; who was always the most forward to speak on any occasion: he observing what was required of the young man, and how unwilling he was to comply with it, and the difficulty in every rich man's way of entrance into the kingdom of God, spoke as follows; lo, we have left all: the Arabic version reads, “all ours”; all we had, our friends, trades, and worldly substance; and followed thee: in (<401927>Matthew 19:27) it is added, “what shall we have therefore”; referring to the promise of Christ, to the young man, that should he sell all he had, and give it to the…”
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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
“Lo, &c.--in the simplicity of his heart (as is evident from the reply), conscious that the required surrender had been made, and generously taking in his brethren with him--"we"; not in the spirit of the young ruler. "All these have I kept," left all--"The workmen's little is as much his "all" as the prince's much" [BENGEL]. In Matthew (Mat 19:27) he adds, "What shall we have therefore?" How shall it fare with us?”
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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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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“18:28-30 We’ve left our homes to follow you: In contrast to the rich ruler, Peter and the other disciples had given up everything to follow Jesus. Jesus affirmed that they would receive back far more than they had given up.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Luk 5:11; Mat 4:19-22, Mat 9:9, Mat 19:27; Mar 10:28; Phi 3:7 Luke 18:29”
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