Mark 10:30

But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life.

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who will not receive a hundred times over, now, in the `olam hazeh, homes, brothers, sisters, mothers, children and lands -- with persecutions! -- and in the `olam haba, eternal life.

will fail to receive a hundredfold in the present age—houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and fields, along with persecutions—and in the age to come, eternal life.

but he shall receive a hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life.

Commentary on Mark 10:30

Mark 10:30 is part of Jesus' profound response to Peter's question about what His disciples, who had left everything to follow Him, would receive. This verse offers a powerful promise of both temporal and eternal rewards for those who sacrifice for the Kingdom of God.

Context

This significant promise comes immediately after the account of the rich young ruler, who was unwilling to give up his great possessions to follow Jesus (Mark 10:22). Witnessing this, Peter, on behalf of the disciples, asks, "Lo, we have left all, and have followed thee" (Mark 10:28). Jesus' answer, spanning Mark 10:29-30, assures His followers that their sacrifice is not in vain, promising blessings in this life and the life to come.

Key Themes and Messages

  • Divine Compensation: Jesus promises an "hundredfold" return for sacrifices made for His sake and the Gospel's (Mark 10:29). This isn't just a literal mathematical increase but a spiritual abundance, often experienced through the rich fellowship and support of the Christian community.
  • Spiritual Family and Provision: The mention of "houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands" primarily signifies the new family and provision found within the body of Christ. Those who leave biological family or possessions for the Gospel often find a much larger, supportive spiritual family and unexpected means of provision.
  • Blessings with Persecutions: Crucially, Jesus adds "with persecutions." This highlights that the blessings of discipleship do not exempt believers from hardship or opposition. In fact, suffering for Christ is often an expected part of the journey for those who desire to live godly lives (2 Timothy 3:12).
  • Eternal Life as the Ultimate Reward: The crowning promise is "in the world to come eternal life." This underscores that while temporal blessings are real and significant, they are secondary to the glorious, everlasting inheritance awaiting believers in God's eternal Kingdom (John 3:16).

Linguistic Insights

The term "hundredfold" (Greek: hekatontaplasiona) emphasizes an abundant, overflowing return—far beyond what was given up. It's not a precise mathematical calculation but a promise of generous divine recompense. The inclusion of "with persecutions" (Greek: meta diogmon) is vital; it's a stark reminder that the path of discipleship, while richly blessed, is not without its trials and opposition from the world.

Practical Application

Mark 10:30 encourages believers to prioritize Christ and His Kingdom above all worldly attachments. It assures us that any sacrifice made for the Gospel will be richly rewarded, both in the present through spiritual community and provision, and ultimately in eternity. It also prepares us for the reality that true discipleship involves facing opposition, reminding us that blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

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.

  • Luke 18:30

    Who shall not receive manifold more in this present time, and in the world to come life everlasting.

  • Philippians 3:8

    Yea doubtless, and I count all things [but] loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them [but] dung, that I may win Christ,

  • 2 Corinthians 6:10

    As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and [yet] possessing all things.

  • James 1:12

    Blessed [is] the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

  • Malachi 3:10

    Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that [there shall] not [be room] enough [to receive it].

  • 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.

  • Matthew 5:12

    Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great [is] your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
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