Mark 10:22

“And, he was sad at that saying, etc..] That he lacked one thing, and especially that he should be bid to sell all that he had, and give it away; and what might add to his sadness is, that he must take up the cross of reproach, affliction, persecution, and death; his countenance fell upon this, and went away grieved: finding that he must part with two things his heart was set upon, his idol of self-righteousness, and his mammon of unrighteousness; the bladder of his pride was pricked, and his vanity and self-conceit were exposed; and he was called upon to part with his substance; all which were sadly mortifying, and exceedingly disagreeable to him: for he had great possessions; (see Gill on…”

“See this passage illustrated in the notes at Matthew 19:16-30. Mark 10:17 Gone forth - From the place where he had been teaching. Into the way - Into the road or path on his journey. Running - Thus showing the intensity with which he desired to know the way of life. Zeal to know the way to be saved is proper, nor is it possible that it should be too intense if well directed. Nothing else is so important, and nothing demands, therefore, so much effort and haste. Mark 10:19 Defraud not - Do not take away your neighbor’s property by fraud or dishonesty. To “cheat” or “defraud,” supposes a covetous desire of a neighbor’s property, and is usually attended with “falsehood” or “false witness”…”

“10:22 Mark records the rich man’s tragic choice. The man departed, still possessing his earthly riches (Matt 6:19) but lacking eternal treasure (Matt 13:44-46). His demeanor (face fell . . . sad) showed his awareness that his awful choice had brought him sorrow rather than joy.”

“sad: Mar 6:20, Mar 6:26; Mat 19:22, Mat 27:3, Mat 27:24-26; Luk 18:23; Co2 7:10; Ti2 4:10 for: Gen 13:5-11; Deu 6:10-12, Deu 8:11-14; Job 21:7-15; Eze 33:31; Mat 13:22; Luk 12:15; Eph 5:5; Ti1 6:9, Ti1 6:10; Jo1 2:15, Jo1 2:16 Mark 10:23”