Bible Strands
Mark 10:29
“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
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus speaks to Peter and the disciples immediately after Peter declares they have left everything to follow Him. The exchange occurs during the journey to Jerusalem, functioning as a direct response to Peter’s statement about their sacrifices.
The words — The supplied Greek opens with Ἀποκριθεὶς (Apokritheis), “answering,” followed by ἔφη (ephē), “was saying,” which establishes Jesus’ direct reply. The declaration begins with ἀμὴν (amēn), rendered “Truly,” before listing the specific ties left behind for His sake and the gospel.
The thread — The text continues the immediate context of Mark 10:28–30, which details the leaving of home and family for gospel advancement. This aligns with 1 Corinthians 9:23, where Paul acts for the gospel’s sake, and Mark 8:35, which links losing one’s life for Christ to saving it.
Why it lands — The text plainly states that discipleship requires surrendering specific earthly assets and relationships for Christ and the gospel. It frames the cost of following Him as a concrete, personal accounting rather than an abstract spiritual principle.
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The Greek words
King James Version
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,
Cross-references
- 1 Corinthians 9:23 I do all this for the sake of the gospel, so that I may share in its blessings.
- Matthew 5:10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
- Mark 8:35 For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and for the gospel will save it.
- Hebrews 11:24 By faith Moses, when he was grown, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter.
- Revelation 2:3 Without growing weary, you have persevered and endured many things for the sake of My name.
- Genesis 12:1 Then the LORD said to Abram, “Leave your country, your kindred, and your father’s household, and go to the land I will show you.
- Matthew 10:18 On My account you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles.
- Luke 22:28 You are the ones who have stood by Me in My trials.
- Genesis 45:20 But pay no regard to your belongings, for the best of all the land of Egypt is yours.’”
- Deuteronomy 33:9 He said of his father and mother, ‘I do not consider them.’ He disregarded his brothers and did not know his own sons, for he kept Your word and maintained Your covenant.