King James Version:
When his disciples heard [it], they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved?
Complete Jewish Bible:
When the talmidim heard this they were utterly amazed. "Then who," they asked, "can be saved?"
Berean Standard Bible:
When the disciples heard this, they were greatly astonished and asked, “Who then can be saved?”
American Standard Version:
And when the disciples heard it, they were astonished exceedingly, saying, Who then can be saved?
Cross-References (KJV):
Matthew 24:22
- And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened.
Romans 10:13
- For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
Luke 13:23
- ¶ Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them,
Luke 13:24
- Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.
Mark 13:20
- And except that the Lord had shortened those days, no flesh should be saved: but for the elect's sake, whom he hath chosen, he hath shortened the days.
Romans 11:5
- Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace.
Romans 11:7
- What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G1161
There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δέ
Transliteration: dé
Pronunciation: deh
Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English). - Strong's Number: G846
There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: αὐτός
Transliteration: autós
Pronunciation: ow-tos'
Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ. - Strong's Number: G3101
There are 252 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μαθητής
Transliteration: mathētḗs
Pronunciation: math-ay-tes'
Description: from μανθάνω; a learner, i.e. pupil:--disciple. - Strong's Number: G191
There are 448 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀκούω
Transliteration: akoúō
Pronunciation: ak-oo'-o
Description: a primary verb; to hear (in various senses):--give (in the) audience (of), come (to the ears), (shall) hear(-er, -ken), be noised, be reported, understand. - Strong's Number: G4970
There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: σφόδρα
Transliteration: sphódra
Pronunciation: sfod'-rah
Description: neuter plural of (violent; of uncertain derivation) as adverb; vehemently, i.e. in a high degree, much:-- exceeding(-ly), greatly, sore, very. - Strong's Number: G1605
There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐκπλήσσω
Transliteration: ekplḗssō
Pronunciation: ek-place'-so
Description: from ἐκ and πλήσσω; to strike with astonishment:--amaze, astonish. - Strong's Number: G3004
There are 1244 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: λέγω
Transliteration: légō
Pronunciation: leg'-o
Description: a primary verb; properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas ἔπω and φημί generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while ῥέω is properly to break silence merely, and λαλέω means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean:--ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter. - Strong's Number: G5101
There are 483 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: τίς
Transliteration: tís
Pronunciation: tis
Description: probably emphatic of τὶς; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions):--every man, how (much), + no(-ne, thing), what (manner, thing), where (-by, -fore, -of, -unto, - with, -withal), whether, which, who(-m, -se), why. - Strong's Number: G686
There are 51 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἄρα
Transliteration: ára
Pronunciation: ar'-ah
Description: probably from αἴρω (through the idea of drawing a conclusion); a particle denoting an inference more or less decisive (as follows):--haply, (what) manner (of man), no doubt, perhaps, so be, then, therefore, truly, wherefore. Often used in connection with other particles, especially γέ or οὖν (after) or εἰ (before). Compare also ἆρα. - Strong's Number: G1410
There are 201 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δύναμαι
Transliteration: dýnamai
Pronunciation: doo'-nam-ahee
Description: of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible:--be able, can (do, + -not), could, may, might, be possible, be of power. - Strong's Number: G4982
There are 103 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: σώζω
Transliteration: sṓzō
Pronunciation: sode'-zo
Description: from a primary (contraction for obsolete , "safe"); to save, i.e. deliver or protect (literally or figuratively):--heal, preserve, save (self), do well, be (make) whole.
Commentary for Matthew 19:25
Matthew 19:25 is a part of the narrative where Jesus is teaching about the difficulty of the rich entering the Kingdom of Heaven. In the preceding verses, a rich young man asks Jesus what good deed he must do to have eternal life. Jesus instructs him to keep the commandments, to which the young man replies that he has done so since his youth. Jesus then tells him to sell all his possessions, give the money to the poor, and follow Him. The young man goes away disheartened because he had great wealth. This interaction prompts Jesus to make the famous statement, "It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God" (Matthew 19:24).
The disciples, hearing this, are astonished because the prevailing cultural belief at the time was that wealth was a sign of God's favor and blessing. Therefore, if a wealthy person, who was assumed to be righteous, would struggle to be saved, then who could be saved? The disciples' question reflects their understanding that salvation is not just difficult but seemingly impossible by human standards.
This verse highlights the themes of salvation, the challenges of wealth, and the radical call of discipleship. It underscores the New Testament's teachings that salvation is a gift from God that cannot be earned by human efforts or acquisitions, contrasting sharply with the contemporary Jewish expectations of the time. Jesus' response to the disciples in the following verses emphasizes the grace of God, assuring them that "with God all things are possible" (Matthew 19:26), thus affirming that salvation is available through divine enablement, not human achievement. This passage serves as a powerful reminder of the counter-cultural nature of Christianity, which often runs contrary to worldly values and societal norms.
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