Bible Strands
Mark 10:28
Peter began to say to Him, “Look, we have left everything and followed You.”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Peter addresses Jesus immediately after Jesus declares that human salvation is impossible but possible for God. He speaks to the gathered disciples, noting their collective abandonment of all possessions to follow Him.
The words — ἤρξατο (ērxato) means "began," marking Peter's deliberate or hesitant opening. ἰδοὺ (idou) translates literally to "look" or "behold," functioning as a demonstrative pointer to their renunciation.
The thread — The identical declaration appears in Matthew 19:27, where Peter appends a question about their future reward. The theme of forsaking possessions for discipleship runs through Luke 14:33 and recalls the initial fishing call in Mark 1:16.
Why it lands — The verse requires a reader to confront the tangible cost of following Jesus without assuming automatic compensation. It demands honest accounting of what one has surrendered and readiness to continue the commitment without guaranteed earthly returns.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Then Peter began to say unto him, Lo, we have left all, and have followed thee.
Cross-references
- Matthew 19:27 “Look,” Peter replied, “we have left everything to follow You. What then will there be for us?”
- Mark 1:16 As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen.
- Luke 14:33 In the same way, any one of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be My disciple.
- Luke 18:28 “Look,” said Peter, “we have left all we had to follow You.”
- Philippians 3:7 But whatever was gain to me I count as loss for the sake of Christ.
- Matthew 4:22 and immediately they left the boat and their father and followed Him.
- Matthew 4:20 And at once they left their nets and followed Him.