Mark 10:27

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 10:27 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for all things are possible with God.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for all things are possible with God.
Mark 10:27 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 10

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
27Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for all things are possible with God.

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 Jesus, looking upon them, etc..] And by their countenances saw the surprise and anxiety of mind they were in, as well as by his omniscience, knew their private reasonings among themselves: saith, with men it is impossible, but not with God; for with God all things are possible; even to reduce a camel to so small a size, as to go through the eye of a needle; and to work upon a rich man's heart, so as to take him off of his trust and confidence in his worldly riches, and bring him to a compliance with his will, and into his kingdom; and also to protect, and save his poor and mean followers, notwithstanding all the difficulties, dangers, and oppositions they meet with; (see Gill on…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“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”…”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“10:27 This verse tends to be interpreted in one of two ways: (1) Although salvation by one’s own effort is impossible, by God’s grace people can be saved through faith (Eph 2:8-10). (2) God can give an unusual grace that enables people to overcome their sinful love of riches and believe. Mark does not explain his understanding.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“With men: Gen 18:13, Gen 18:14; Num 11:21-23; Kg2 7:2; Zac 8:6; Mat 19:26; Luk 18:27 for: Job 42:2; Jer 32:17, Jer 32:27; Luk 1:37; Phi 3:21; Heb 7:25, Heb 11:19 Mark 10:28”
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