Matthew 19:27

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Matthew 19:27 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Then answered Peter and said unto him, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee; what then shall we have?” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Then answered Peter and said unto him, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee; what then shall we have?
Matthew 19:27 — American Standard Version

Context — Matthew 19

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
27Then answered Peter and said unto him, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee; what then shall we have?

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 answered Peter and said unto him, etc.] Peter observing what Christ said to the young man, bidding him sell all that he had, and give to the poor, and he should have treasure in heaven, and come and follow him, lays hold on it, and addresses him in the following manner, behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee. Though their worldly substance was not so large as the young man’s, they had not such estates to sell, nor that to give to the poor, he had; yet all that they had they left for Christ’s sake, their parents, wives, children, houses, and worldly employments, by which they supported themselves and families; and became the disciples and followers of Christ, embraced his…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“This account is found also in Mark 10:17-31; Luke 18:18-39. Matthew 19:16 One came - This was a young man, Matthew 19:20. He was a ruler (Luke); probably a ruler in a synagogue, or of the great council of the nation; a place to which he was chosen on account of his unblemished character and promising talents. He came running (Mark); evincing great earnestness and anxiety, He fell upon his knees (Mark); not to worship him, but to pay the customary respectful salutation; exhibiting the highest regard for Jesus as an extraordinary religious teacher. Good Master - The word “good” here means, doubtless, most excellent; referring not so much to the moral character of Jesus as to his character as a…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“we have forsaken: Mat 4:20-22, Mat 9:9; Deu 33:9; Mar 1:17-20, Mar 2:14, Mar 10:28; Luk 5:11, Luk 5:27, Luk 5:28, Luk 14:33; Luk 18:28; Phi 3:8 what: Mat 20:10-12; Luk 15:29; Co1 1:29, Co1 4:7 Matthew 19:28”
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