Mark 10:29

And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel's,

And {G1161} Jesus {G2424} answered {G611} and said {G2036}, Verily {G281} I say {G3004} unto you {G5213}, There is {G2076} no man {G3762} that {G3739} hath left {G863} house {G3614}, or {G2228} brethren {G80}, or {G2228} sisters {G79}, or {G2228} father {G3962}, or {G2228} mother {G3384}, or {G2228} wife {G1135}, or {G2228} children {G5043}, or {G2228} lands {G68}, for my {G1700} sake {G1752}, and {G2532} the gospel's {G2098},

Yeshua said, "Yes! I tell you that there is no one who has left house, brothers, sisters, mother, father, children or fields, for my sake and for the sake of the Good News,

“Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “no one who has left home or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields for My sake and for the gospel

Jesus said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or mother, or father, or children, or lands, for my sake, and for the gospel’s sake,

Context

This verse immediately follows Jesus's challenging encounter with the rich young ruler, who walked away sorrowful because he could not part with his great possessions. The disciples, particularly Peter, then raise a question in Mark 10:28, asking what they, who had indeed left everything, would receive. Jesus's reply in verse 29 (and the subsequent verse 30) serves as a profound affirmation of the rewards for radical devotion and sacrifice in His service.

Key Themes

  • Radical Discipleship: Jesus outlines the extreme commitment required for true followers. It implies a reordering of priorities where devotion to Christ and His mission surpasses even the most fundamental human attachments like family and personal possessions.
  • The Cost of Following Jesus: The verse explicitly lists the potential sacrifices: house, family members (brethren, sisters, father, mother, wife, children), and lands. This signifies that genuine faith may demand significant personal loss and detachment from worldly comforts and relationships for the sake of the Kingdom.
  • Purpose of Sacrifice: The sacrifice is not arbitrary but "for my sake, and the gospel's." This highlights that the ultimate goal is the advancement of Christ's person and the spread of His good news, emphasizing a mission-driven life.

Linguistic Insights

The phrase "Verily I say unto you" translates from the Greek amēn legō hymin (ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν). The word amēn (from which we get "amen") is a strong affirmation, signifying truth, certainty, and solemnity. When Jesus uses it, it emphasizes the absolute truth and weight of what He is about to say, underscoring the profound nature of the commitment and promise that follow.

Practical Application

While not every believer is called to literally abandon their family or possessions, this verse challenges us to examine our ultimate loyalties. It speaks to a willingness to prioritize God's will and the spread of the Gospel above all else. This can manifest today as:

  • Prioritizing God's Call: Choosing vocational service, mission work, or ministry opportunities even if it means leaving behind career paths or comfortable lifestyles.
  • Reordering Relationships: Ensuring that our love for Christ is paramount, even if it means facing misunderstanding or opposition from family members who do not share our faith. This radical call to discipleship is echoed elsewhere, such as in Luke 14:26.
  • Generosity and Stewardship: Being willing to release control of our material possessions and use them for God's glory, rather than hoarding them for personal security or comfort.

While this verse highlights the sacrifice, it's crucial to remember that it is immediately followed by the promise of immense reward, both in this life and in the age to come, assuring believers that no sacrifice made for Christ is ever in vain.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • 1 Corinthians 9:23

    And this I do for the gospel's sake, that I might be partaker thereof with [you].

  • Matthew 5:10

    Blessed [are] they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

  • Matthew 5:11

    Blessed are ye, when [men] shall revile you, and persecute [you], and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.

  • Mark 8:35

    For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel's, the same shall save it.

  • Hebrews 11:24

    By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter;

  • Hebrews 11:26

    Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward.

  • Genesis 12:1

    ¶ Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee:
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