Mark 10:24 - Scofield Reference Notes

Bible Comments

astonished

Or, amazed, that is, as Jews: knowing that temporal prosperity was, to the Jew as such, a token of divine favour. For example (Deuteronomy 28:1-12).

Mark 10:24

24 And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them,Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!