Luke 18:24 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said,How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! ”

Luke 18:24 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

See the notes at Matthew 19:13-30 .
Luke 18:24 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

(8) And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! (8) To be both rich and godly is a singular gift of God.
Luke 18:24 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

The Great Refusal and the Obstacle of Riches ( Mark 10:17-31 *, Matthew 19:16-30 *). Lk. describes the inquirer as a ruler (probably of the local synagogue), and unlike Mt. keeps Mk.'s words in...
Luke 18:24 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

when Jesus saw that he was . Jesus seeing (App-133.) him becoming. hardly . with difficulty. shall they . do they.
Luke 18:24 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! How hardly shall they that have riches, etc. - See the notes on this disc...
Luke 18:24 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful - as he "went away,...
Luke 18:24 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

The Unjust Judge. The Pharisee and the Publican. The Rich Ruler 1-8. The Unjust Judge (peculiar to Lk). There is a close connexion with what precedes. The mention of the Second Advent leads Chris...
Luke 18:24 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

(24-27) When Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful. — See Notes on Matthew 19:23-26 ; Mark 10:23-27 . The better MSS. give simply, “When Jesus saw him, He said...” How hardly shall they that hav...
Luke 18:24 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 22 THE ETHICS OF THE GOSPEL. WHATEVER of truth there may be in the charge of "other-worldliness," as brought against the modern exponents of Christianity, such a charge could not even be...
Luke 18:24 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

the One Thing Needful Luke 18:18-30 The young ruler was a man of irreproachable character. He might have said of himself all that the Apostle Paul says in Philippians 3:4 , etc . But he was r...
Luke 18:24 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Two parables on prayer are here given. The first insists on its necessity as an alternative to fainting. The second reveals the secrets of prevailing prayer, namely, humility and a deep sense of need...
Luke 18:24 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(18) And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? (19) And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is God. (20) Tho...
Luke 18:24 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful ,.... As he might, by his looks and gestures; and perceived that he was determined not to part with his possessions, and follow him: he said to his di...
Luke 18:24 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! Ver. 24. See Matthew 19:23 .
Luke 18:24 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

And a certain ruler The following account is given us both by Matthew and Mark; from whom we learn, that he was a young man, and very rich: but only Luke informs us that he was a ruler , or magist...
Luke 18:24 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

GRACE PRODUCING PERSISTENT PRAYER (vs.1-8) This section connects with the subjects of chapter 17. We have seen in the four sections of that chapter that the gospel of grace produces in the believ...
Luke 18:24 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Riches a Spiritual Hindrance. 18 And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? 19...
Luke 18:24 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

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Luke 18:24 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

The Wealthy Young Ruler And The Use of Possessions (18:18-30). Following on the delightful response of these children we have a classic example of one who was not ready to receive the Kingly Rule...
Luke 18:24 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES Luke 18:15 . Also infants .—Rather, “their babes” (R.V.). In Matthew and Mark we read “little children.” Touch them .—Matthew has “that He should put His hands on them and pray.”...
Luke 18:24 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Luke 18:1 . And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; Especially, not to faint in prayer, not to become disheartened, or weary, even if their...
Luke 18:24 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Luke 18:1 . Men ought always to pray, and not to faint. We have continual wants, and God is always ready to hear. And as we must always be thinking of good or of evil, it is best to set the Lord a...
Luke 18:24 - The Biblical Illustrator

Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? The rich youth’s address to Christ I. THE FAVOURABLE TRAITS OF CHARACTER EXHIBITED IN THE QUESTION PROPOSED BY THIS YOUNG MAN. 1. The qu...
Luke 18:24 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Luke 18:1-42 The Lord speaks the two parables on prayer — the importunate widow, and the Pharisee and publican. Luke 18:1 And he spake a parable unto them to this end,...
Luke 18:24 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, He said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!
Luke 18:24 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 1:26 ; 1 Corinthians 1:27 ; 1 Timothy 6:10 ; 1 Timothy 6:9 ; 2 Corinthians 7:10 ; 2 Corinthians 7:9 ; Deuteronomy 6:10-12 ; Deuteronomy 8:11-17 ; James 2:5-7 ; James 5:1-6 ;...

Luke 18:24 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Luke 18:24 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Luke 18:24 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Luke 18:24 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Luke 18:24 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Luke 18:24 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Luke 18:24 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Luke 18:24 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Luke 18:24 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Luke 18:24 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Luke 18:24 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Luke 18:24 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Luke 18:24 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Luke 18:24 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Luke 18:24 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Luke 18:24 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Luke 18:24 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Luke 18:24 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Luke 18:24 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Luke 18:24 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Luke 18:24 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Luke 18:24 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Luke 18:24 - The Biblical Illustrator

Luke 18:24 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Luke 18:24 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Luke 18:24 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge