King James Version

What Does Mark 10:29 Mean?

Mark 10:29 in the King James Version says “And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or fa... — study this verse from Mark chapter 10 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.

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,

Mark 10:29 · KJV


Context

27

And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible.

28

Then Peter began to say unto him, Lo, we have left all, and have followed thee.

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,

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.

31

But many that are first shall be last; and the last first.


Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
Jesus answered said Verily I say unto you no man has left house brethren sisters father mother wife children lands for my sake gospel. Verily amēn solemn affirmation. Left aphēken abandoned. House oikian home. List relationships family ties. Wife gynaika spouse. Lands agrouse property. For my sake heneken emou because of Christ. Gospel euangelion good news. Sacrifices for Christ kingdom will be rewarded. Not salvation by works but demonstrating faith priority. Giving up temporal for eternal. Reformed theology affirms all who come to Christ experience some level of loss persecution from world.

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Historical & Cultural Context

Discipleship costs. May require leaving family if they oppose faith. Early Christians faced this Jewish converts disowned pagan converts rejected. Modern contexts Islamic Hindu Buddhist backgrounds converting brings persecution loss. Not that Christ destroys families but that following Him is supreme priority. Luke 14:26 hate father mother. Not literal hate but prioritize Christ above family. Reformation martyrs left families faced death. Modern comfortable Christianity rarely experiences this but principle stands. Christ is Lord supreme allegiance.

Reflection Questions

  1. What does list of relationships property left for Christ teach about cost of discipleship?
  2. How should believers balance honoring family with supreme allegiance to Christ when conflict arises?

Original Language Analysis

Greek · 32 words
ἀποκριθεὶς1 of 32

answered

G611

to conclude for oneself, i.e., (by implication) to respond; by hebraism (compare h6030) to begin to speak (where an address is expected)

δὲ2 of 32

And

G1161

but, and, etc

3 of 32
G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

Ἰησοῦς4 of 32

Jesus

G2424

jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites

εἶπεν5 of 32

and said

G2036

to speak or say (by word or writing)

Ἀμὴν6 of 32

Verily

G281

properly, firm, i.e., (figuratively) trustworthy; adverbially, surely (often as interjection, so be it)

λέγω7 of 32

I say

G3004

properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an

ὑμῖν8 of 32

unto you

G5213

to (with or by) you

οὐδείς9 of 32

no man

G3762

not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e., none, nobody, nothing

ἐστιν10 of 32

There is

G2076

he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are

ὃς11 of 32

that

G3739

the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that

ἀφῆκεν12 of 32

hath left

G863

to send forth, in various applications (as follow)

οἰκίαν13 of 32

house

G3614

properly, residence (abstractly), but usually (concretely) an abode (literally or figuratively); by implication, a family (especially domestics)

14 of 32

or

G2228

disjunctive, or; comparative, than

ἀδελφοὺς15 of 32

brethren

G80

a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like g0001)

16 of 32

or

G2228

disjunctive, or; comparative, than

ἀδελφὰς17 of 32

sisters

G79

a sister (naturally or ecclesiastically)

18 of 32

or

G2228

disjunctive, or; comparative, than

πατέρα19 of 32

father

G3962

a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)

20 of 32

or

G2228

disjunctive, or; comparative, than

μητέρα21 of 32

mother

G3384

a "mother" (literally or figuratively, immediate or remote)

22 of 32

or

G2228

disjunctive, or; comparative, than

γυναῖκα,23 of 32

wife

G1135

a woman; specially, a wife

24 of 32

or

G2228

disjunctive, or; comparative, than

τέκνα25 of 32

children

G5043

a child (as produced)

26 of 32

or

G2228

disjunctive, or; comparative, than

ἀγροὺς27 of 32

lands

G68

a field (as a drive for cattle); genitive case, the country; specially, a farm, i.e., hamlet

ἕνεκεν28 of 32

sake

G1752

on account of

ἐμοῦ29 of 32

for my

G1700

of me

καὶ30 of 32

and

G2532

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

τοῦ31 of 32
G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

εὐαγγελίου32 of 32

the gospel's

G2098

a good message, i.e., the gospel


Study Guide

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of Mark. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

Mark 10:29 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

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