King James Version

What Does Mark 10:30 Mean?

Mark 10:30 in the King James Version says “But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and ... — study this verse from Mark chapter 10 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.

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.

Mark 10:30 · KJV


Context

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.

32

And they were in the way going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus went before them: and they were amazed; and as they followed, they were afraid. And he took again the twelve, and began to tell them what things should happen unto him,


Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
But shall receive hundredfold now in this time houses brethren sisters mothers children lands with persecutions and world come eternal life. Shall receive labē obtain. Hundredfold hekatontaplasiona multiplied. Now nyn present. This time kairō age. List houses family lands. With meta accompanied by. Persecutions diōgmōn opposition. And kai addition. World come aiōni future age. Eternal life zōēn aiōnion. Promises temporal blessings spiritual family community. But alongside persecutions. Not prosperity without suffering but blessing amid trials. Eternal life is ultimate reward. Reformed theology emphasizes now and not yet kingdom already partially here fully at return.

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Historical & Cultural Context

Hundredfold does not mean material wealth multiplied but spiritual family. Those who leave biological family for Christ gain spiritual family church community. House refers to church family. Mothers sisters brothers spiritual relationships. Lands could be spiritual blessings or provision through community Acts 2:44-45 church shared. With persecutions crucial qualifier. Not health wealth prosperity but blessing amid suffering. Early church experienced this persecution and community provision and spiritual riches. Modern church comfortable West misses this. Global church suffering regions understands better. Perseverance through trials not escape from them. Eternal life is ultimate hope.

Reflection Questions

  1. What does hundredfold blessing with persecutions teach about prosperity gospel error?
  2. How does spiritual family church community compensate for loss of biological family for Christ?

Original Language Analysis

Greek · 30 words
ἐὰν1 of 30
G1437

a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty

μὴ2 of 30
G3361

(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether

λάβῃ3 of 30

he shall receive

G2983

while g0138 is more violent, to seize or remove))

ἑκατονταπλασίονα4 of 30

an hundredfold

G1542

a hundred times

νῦν5 of 30

now

G3568

"now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate

ἐν6 of 30

in

G1722

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

τῷ7 of 30
G3588

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

καιρῷ8 of 30

time

G2540

an occasion, i.e., set or proper time

τούτῳ9 of 30

this

G5129

to (in, with or by) this (person or thing)

οἰκίας10 of 30

houses

G3614

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

καὶ11 of 30

and

G2532

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

ἀδελφοὺς12 of 30

brethren

G80

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

καὶ13 of 30

and

G2532

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

ἀδελφὰς14 of 30

sisters

G79

a sister (naturally or ecclesiastically)

καὶ15 of 30

and

G2532

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

μητέρας16 of 30

mothers

G3384

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

καὶ17 of 30

and

G2532

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

τέκνα18 of 30

children

G5043

a child (as produced)

καὶ19 of 30

and

G2532

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

ἀγροὺς20 of 30

lands

G68

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

μετὰ21 of 30

with

G3326

properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)

διωγμῶν22 of 30

persecutions

G1375

persecution

καὶ23 of 30

and

G2532

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

ἐν24 of 30

in

G1722

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

τῷ25 of 30
G3588

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

αἰῶνι26 of 30

the world

G165

properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also past); by implication, the world; specially (jewish) a messianic period (present or future)

τῷ27 of 30
G3588

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

ἐρχομένῳ28 of 30

to come

G2064

to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

ζωὴν29 of 30

life

G2222

life (literally or figuratively)

αἰώνιον30 of 30

eternal

G166

perpetual (also used of past time, or past and future as well)


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 10:30 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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