Mark 10:22 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions. And he was sad at that saying - This young man had perhaps been a saint, and an eminent apostle, had he been poor! From this, and a multitude of other cases, we may learn that it is oftentimes a misfortune to be rich: but who is aware of this? - and who believes it?

Mark 10:22

22 And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions.