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Then come, follow me.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/mark/10.htm">New Living Translation</a> Looking at the man, Jesus felt genuine love for him. “There is still one thing you haven’t done,” he told him. “Go and sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” <a href="/esv/mark/10.htm">English Standard Version</a> And Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, “You lack one thing: go, sell all that you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.” <a href="/bsb/mark/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Jesus looked at him, loved him, and said to him, “There is one thing you lack: Go, sell everything you own and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.” <a href="/blb/mark/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Jesus, having looked upon him, loved him and said to him, "One thing to you is lacking: Go, sell as much as you have, and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me." <a href="/kjv/mark/10.htm">King James Bible</a> Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me. <a href="/nkjv/mark/10.htm">New King James Version</a> Then Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, “One thing you lack: Go your way, sell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross, and follow Me.” <a href="/nasb_/mark/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Looking at him, Jesus showed love to him and said to him, “One thing you lack: go and sell all you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.” <a href="/nasb/mark/10.htm">NASB 1995</a> Looking at him, Jesus felt a love for him and said to him, &#8220One thing you lack: go and sell all you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/mark/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And looking at him, Jesus felt a love for him, and said to him, “One thing you lack: go and sell all you possess, and give to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.” <a href="/lsb/mark/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And looking at him, Jesus loved him and said to him, “One thing you lack: go and sell all you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.” <a href="/amp/mark/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Looking at him, Jesus felt a love (high regard, compassion) for him, and He said to him, “You lack one thing: go and sell all your property and give [the money] to the poor, and you will have [abundant] treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me [becoming My disciple, believing and trusting in Me and walking the same path of life that I walk].” <a href="/csb/mark/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Looking at him, Jesus loved him and said to him, “You lack one thing: Go, sell all you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” <a href="/hcsb/mark/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then, looking at him, Jesus loved him and said to him, &#8220You lack one thing: Go, sell all you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.&#8221 <a href="/asv/mark/10.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Jesus looking upon him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me. <a href="/cev/mark/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jesus looked closely at the man. He liked him and said, "There's one thing you still need to do. Go sell everything you own. Give the money to the poor, and you will have riches in heaven. Then come with me." <a href="/erv/mark/10.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Jesus looking upon him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me. <a href="/gwt/mark/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Jesus looked at him and loved him. He told him, "You're still missing one thing. Sell everything you have. Give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then follow me!" <a href="/gnt/mark/10.htm">Good News Translation</a> Jesus looked straight at him with love and said, "You need only one thing. Go and sell all you have and give the money to the poor, and you will have riches in heaven; then come and follow me." <a href="/isv/mark/10.htm">International Standard Version</a> Jesus looked at him and loved him. Then he told him, "You're missing one thing. Go and sell everything you own, give the money to the destitute, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come back and follow me." <a href="/msb/mark/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Jesus looked at him, loved him, and said to him, ?There is one thing you lack: Go, sell everything you own and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, take up the cross, and follow Me.? <a href="/net/mark/10.htm">NET Bible</a> As Jesus looked at him, he felt love for him and said, "You lack one thing. Go, sell whatever you have and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me." <a href="/nheb/mark/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Jesus looking at him loved him, and said to him, "One thing you lack. Go, sell whatever you have, and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me, taking up the cross." <a href="/wbt/mark/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said to him, One thing thou lackest: go, sell whatever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross, and follow me. <a href="/wey/mark/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then Jesus looked at him and loved him, and said, "One thing is lacking in you: go, sell all you possess and give the proceeds to the poor, and you shall have riches in Heaven; and come and be a follower of mine." <a href="/web/mark/10.htm">World English Bible</a> Jesus looking at him loved him, and said to him, “One thing you lack. Go, sell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me, taking up the cross.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Jesus having looked on him, loved him, and said to him, “One thing you lack: go away, whatever you have—sell, and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in Heaven, and come, follow Me, having taken up the cross.” <a href="/blb/mark/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Jesus, having looked upon him, loved him and said to him, "One thing to you is lacking: Go, sell as much as you have, and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me." <a href="/ylt/mark/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Jesus having looked upon him, did love him, and said to him, 'One thing thou dost lack; go away, whatever thou hast -- sell, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven, and come, be following me, having taken up the cross.' <a href="/slt/mark/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Jesus having looked upon him, loved him, and said to him, One thing is wanting to thee retire; whatever thou hast, sell, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me, having taken up the cross.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Jesus looking on him, loved him, and said to him: One thing is wanting unto thee: go, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me. <a href="/cpdv/mark/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then Jesus, gazing at him, loved him, and he said to him: “One thing is lacking to you. Go, sell whatever you have, and give to the poor, and then you will have treasure in heaven. And come, follow me.” <a href="/nabre/mark/10.htm">New American Bible</a> Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said to him, “You are lacking in one thing. Go, sell what you have, and give to [the] poor and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.” <a href="/nrsvce/mark/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said, “You lack one thing; go, sell what you own, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then Jesus looked at him and loved him, and he said to him, You lack one thing; go, sell everything you have, and give it to the poor, and you shall have a treasure in heaven; and take up your cross and follow me. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/10.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But Yeshua gazed at him and he loved him and he said to him: “You have one thing missing: go sell everything that you have and give to the poor, and you shall have treasure in Heaven, and take the cross and come after me.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/10.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And Jesus, looking on him, loved him, and said to him: One thing you lack; go, sell whatever you have, and give to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me. <a href="/godbey/mark/10.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Jesus looking on him loved him, and said to him, <FR>One thing is wanting to thee: go, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/mark/10.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then Jesus looking upon him, loved him, and said to him, In one thing thou art defective: go, sell all that thou hast, and give to the poor; and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up thy cross, and follow me. <a href="/mace/mark/10.htm">Mace New Testament</a> then Jesus looking upon him with a favourable eye, said, there is one thing still to be done; go, sell all your estate, and give it to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven; then come, take up the cross, and follow me. <a href="/wey/mark/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then Jesus looked at him and loved him, and said, "One thing is lacking in you: go, sell all you possess and give the proceeds to the poor, and you shall have riches in Heaven; and come and be a follower of mine." <a href="/worrell/mark/10.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And Jesus, looking on him, loved him, and said to him, <FR>"One thing is wanting to you: go, sell what you have, and give to the poor, and you shall have treasure in Heaven, and come, follow Me."<Fr> <a href="/worsley/mark/10.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Then Jesus looked upon him with affection, and said to him, <FR>One <Fr>thing<FR> thou wantest; go, sell all that thou hast, and give <Fr>it<FR> to the poor; and thou shalt have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross and follow me.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/mark/10-21.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=3278" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/mark/10.htm">The Rich Young Man</a> …20“Teacher,” he replied, “all these I have kept from my youth.” 21<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsous (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/1689.htm" title="1689: emblepsas (V-APA-NMS) -- From en and blepo; to look on, i.e. to observe fixedly, or to discern clearly.">looked at</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">him,</a> <a href="/greek/25.htm" title="25: ēgapēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- To love, wish well to, take pleasure in, long for; denotes the love of reason, esteem. Perhaps from agan; to love.">loved</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">him,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">said</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">to him,</a> <a href="/greek/1520.htm" title="1520: Hen (Adj-NNS) -- One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.">“There is one thing</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: se (PPro-A2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/5302.htm" title="5302: hysterei (V-PIA-3S) -- From husteros; to be later, i.e. to be inferior; generally, to fall short.">lack:</a> <a href="/greek/5217.htm" title="5217: hypage (V-PMA-2S) -- To go away, depart, begone, die. From hupo and ago; to lead under, i.e. Withdraw or retire, literally or figuratively.">Go,</a> <a href="/greek/4453.htm" title="4453: pōlēson (V-AMA-2S) -- To sell, exchange, barter. Probably ultimately from pelomai; to barter, i.e. To sell.">sell</a> <a href="/greek/3745.htm" title="3745: hosa (RelPro-ANP) -- How much, how great, how many, as great as, as much. By reduplication from hos; as As.">everything</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echeis (V-PIA-2S) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">you own</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: dos (V-AMA-2S) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">give</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">to the</a> <a href="/greek/4434.htm" title="4434: ptōchois (Adj-DMP) -- Poor, destitute, spiritually poor, either in a good sense (humble devout persons) or bad. ">poor,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: hexeis (V-FIA-2S) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">you will have</a> <a href="/greek/2344.htm" title="2344: thēsauron (N-AMS) -- A store-house for precious things; hence: a treasure, a store. From tithemi; a deposit, i.e. Wealth.">treasure</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3772.htm" title="3772: ouranō (N-DMS) -- Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel.">heaven.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">Then</a> <a href="/greek/1204.htm" title="1204: deuro (V-M-2S) -- Here; used also imperative hither!; and of time, hitherto.">come,</a> <a href="/greek/190.htm" title="190: akolouthei (V-PMA-2S) -- To accompany, attend, follow. Properly, to be in the same way with, i.e. To accompany.">follow</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: moi (PPro-D1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">Me.” </a> 22But the man was saddened by these words and went away in sorrow, because he had great wealth.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/19-21.htm">Matthew 19:21</a> Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.” <a href="/luke/18-22.htm">Luke 18:22</a> On hearing this, Jesus told him, “You still lack one thing: Sell everything you own and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.” <a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Matthew 6:19-21</a> Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. <a href="/luke/12-33.htm">Luke 12:33-34</a> Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide yourselves with purses that will not wear out, an inexhaustible treasure in heaven, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. <a href="/acts/2-44.htm">Acts 2:44-45</a> All the believers were together and had everything in common. / Selling their possessions and goods, they shared with anyone who was in need. <a href="/acts/4-34.htm">Acts 4:34-35</a> There were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the proceeds from the sales, / and lay them at the apostles’ feet for distribution to anyone as he had need. <a href="/1_timothy/6-17.htm">1 Timothy 6:17-19</a> Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. / Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, / treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life. <a href="/philippians/3-7.htm">Philippians 3:7-8</a> But whatever was gain to me I count as loss for the sake of Christ. / More than that, I count all things as loss compared to the surpassing excellence of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ <a href="/2_corinthians/8-9.htm">2 Corinthians 8:9</a> For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich. <a href="/james/2-5.htm">James 2:5</a> Listen, my beloved brothers: Has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom He promised those who love Him? <a href="/proverbs/19-17.htm">Proverbs 19:17</a> Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender. <a href="/proverbs/11-24.htm">Proverbs 11:24-25</a> One gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor. / A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed. <a href="/isaiah/58-6.htm">Isaiah 58:6-7</a> Isn’t this the fast that I have chosen: to break the chains of wickedness, to untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and tear off every yoke? / Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood? <a href="/deuteronomy/15-7.htm">Deuteronomy 15:7-11</a> If there is a poor man among your brothers within any of the gates in the land that the LORD your God is giving you, then you are not to harden your heart or shut your hand from your poor brother. / Instead, you are to open your hand to him and freely loan him whatever he needs. / Be careful not to harbor this wicked thought in your heart: “The seventh year, the year of release, is near,” so that you look upon your poor brother begrudgingly and give him nothing. He will cry out to the LORD against you, and you will be guilty of sin. ... <a href="/psalms/41-1.htm">Psalm 41:1-3</a> For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Blessed is the one who cares for the poor; the LORD will deliver him in the day of trouble. / The LORD will protect and preserve him; He will bless him in the land and refuse to give him over to the will of his foes. / The LORD will sustain him on his bed of illness and restore him from his bed of sickness.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said to him, One thing you lack: go your way, sell whatever you have, and give to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.loved.<a href="/genesis/34-19.htm">Genesis 34:19</a> And the young man deferred not to do the thing, because he had delight in Jacob's daughter: and he was more honourable than all the house of his father.<a href="/isaiah/63-8.htm">Isaiah 63:8-10</a> For he said, Surely they are my people, children that will not lie: so he was their Saviour… <a href="/luke/19-41.htm">Luke 19:41</a> And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it,One thing.<a href="/luke/10-42.htm">Luke 10:42</a> But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.<a href="/luke/18-22.htm">Luke 18:22</a> Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.<a href="/james/2-10.htm">James 2:10</a> For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.sell.<a href="/proverbs/23-23.htm">Proverbs 23:23</a> Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.<a href="/matthew/13-44.htm">Matthew 13:44-46</a> Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field… <a href="/matthew/19-21.htm">Matthew 19:21</a> Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.treasure.<a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Matthew 6:19-21</a> Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: … <a href="/luke/16-9.htm">Luke 16:9</a> And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness; that, when ye fail, they may receive you into everlasting habitations.<a href="/1_timothy/6-17.htm">1 Timothy 6:17-19</a> Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; … take.<a href="/mark/8-34.htm">Mark 8:34</a> And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.<a href="/matthew/16-24.htm">Matthew 16:24</a> Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.<a href="/luke/9-23.htm">Luke 9:23</a> And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/9-15.htm">Beholding</a> <a href="/mark/8-34.htm">Cross</a> <a href="/mark/5-29.htm">Felt</a> <a href="/mark/9-38.htm">Follow</a> <a href="/mark/8-34.htm">Follower</a> <a href="/mark/8-11.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/mark/10-18.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/15-16.htm">Lacking</a> <a href="/mark/9-7.htm">Loved</a> <a href="/matthew/26-11.htm">Poor</a> <a href="/matthew/21-38.htm">Possess</a> <a href="/mark/7-20.htm">Proceeds</a> <a href="/mark/4-19.htm">Riches</a> <a href="/matthew/25-9.htm">Sell</a> <a href="/matthew/19-21.htm">Treasure</a> <a href="/mark/10-17.htm">Way</a> <a href="/mark/9-13.htm">Whatever</a> <a href="/mark/9-13.htm">Whatsoever</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/15-40.htm">Beholding</a> <a href="/mark/15-13.htm">Cross</a> <a href="/luke/7-13.htm">Felt</a> <a href="/mark/10-28.htm">Follow</a> <a href="/luke/9-23.htm">Follower</a> <a href="/mark/11-25.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/mark/10-23.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-7.htm">Lacking</a> <a href="/luke/3-23.htm">Loved</a> <a href="/mark/12-42.htm">Poor</a> <a href="/luke/18-12.htm">Possess</a> <a href="/john/15-26.htm">Proceeds</a> <a href="/mark/10-23.htm">Riches</a> <a href="/luke/12-33.htm">Sell</a> <a href="/luke/6-45.htm">Treasure</a> <a href="/mark/10-32.htm">Way</a> <a href="/mark/10-35.htm">Whatever</a> <a href="/mark/10-35.htm">Whatsoever</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 10</div>1. <a href="/mark/10-1.htm">Jesus disputes with the Pharisees concerning divorce;</a> 13. <a href="/mark/10-13.htm">blesses the children that are brought unto him;</a> 17. <a href="/mark/10-17.htm">resolves a rich man how he may inherit everlasting life;</a> 23. <a href="/mark/10-23.htm">tells his disciples of the danger of riches;</a> 28. <a href="/mark/10-28.htm">promises rewards to those who forsake all for the gospel;</a> 32. <a href="/mark/10-32.htm">foretells his death and resurrection;</a> 35. <a href="/mark/10-35.htm">bids the two ambitious suitors to think rather of suffering with him;</a> 46. <a href="/mark/10-46.htm">and restores to Bartimaeus his sight.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Jesus' gaze often signifies His deep understanding and insight into a person's heart and situation. In biblical context, Jesus' look is not merely physical but penetrates to the spiritual and emotional state of the individual, as seen in other instances like Peter's denial (<a href="/luke/22-61.htm">Luke 22:61</a>).loved him The love Jesus shows here is agape love, a selfless, unconditional love that seeks the best for others. This love is significant because it demonstrates Jesus' compassion and genuine concern for the man's spiritual well-being. It reflects the nature of God, who is love (1 <a href="/john/4-8.htm">John 4:8</a>), and aligns with the greatest commandments to love God and neighbor (<a href="/mark/12-30.htm">Mark 12:30-31</a>).and said to him Jesus' words are authoritative and carry the weight of divine wisdom. His speech often reveals truth and challenges individuals to consider their spiritual state. This moment is a direct communication from the Messiah, emphasizing the importance of the message that follows.“There is one thing you lack: This statement highlights the man's spiritual deficiency despite his adherence to the law. It underscores the idea that salvation and eternal life cannot be earned through works alone but require a heart fully surrendered to God. This echoes the theme of the insufficiency of the law for salvation, as Paul discusses in <a href="/romans/3-20.htm">Romans 3:20</a>.Go, sell everything you own and give to the poor, Jesus challenges the man to relinquish his material wealth, which is a barrier to his spiritual growth. This command reflects the biblical principle of detachment from earthly possessions to gain spiritual riches (<a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Matthew 6:19-21</a>). It also aligns with the teachings of generosity and care for the poor found throughout Scripture (<a href="/proverbs/19-17.htm">Proverbs 19:17</a>).and you will have treasure in heaven. This promise of heavenly treasure contrasts with earthly wealth, emphasizing the eternal value of spiritual investments. It connects to Jesus' teachings on storing up treasures in heaven (<a href="/matthew/6-20.htm">Matthew 6:20</a>) and the concept of eternal rewards for those who follow God's will (<a href="/1_corinthians/3-12.htm">1 Corinthians 3:12-14</a>).Then come, follow Me.” The call to follow Jesus is an invitation to discipleship, requiring total commitment and prioritization of Christ above all else. This mirrors Jesus' earlier calls to His disciples (<a href="/mark/1-17.htm">Mark 1:17</a>) and encapsulates the essence of Christian life—following Jesus' example and teachings. It also reflects the cost of discipleship, as seen in <a href="/luke/9-23.htm">Luke 9:23</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure in this passage, Jesus is the one who speaks to the rich young man. He is portrayed as compassionate and insightful, understanding the man's heart and what he lacks. 2. <a href="/topical/r/rich_young_man.htm">Rich Young Man</a> A man who approaches Jesus seeking eternal life. He is wealthy and has kept the commandments since his youth, yet he feels something is missing. 3. <a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a> Although not directly addressed in this verse, they are present and later react to Jesus' teaching about wealth and the kingdom of God. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> While not mentioned in this specific verse, the broader context of <a href="/bsb/mark/10.htm">Mark 10</a> includes Jesus' journey towards Jerusalem, where He will ultimately face crucifixion. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_kingdom_of_god.htm">The Kingdom of God</a> The ultimate goal and promise that Jesus speaks about, which the rich young man is seeking to inherit.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_heart_of_discipleship.htm">The Heart of Discipleship</a> Jesus' call to the young man to sell his possessions and follow Him highlights that true discipleship requires a heart fully devoted to Christ, free from the bondage of material wealth. <a href="/topical/t/the_challenge_of_wealth.htm">The Challenge of Wealth</a> Wealth can be a significant barrier to entering the kingdom of God. It often leads to self-reliance rather than reliance on God. <a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a> Jesus invites us to store up treasures in heaven rather than on earth, encouraging believers to focus on eternal rewards rather than temporary riches. <a href="/topical/l/love_and_compassion.htm">Love and Compassion</a> Jesus looked at the young man and loved him, showing that His challenging words were spoken out of genuine love and desire for the man's ultimate good. <a href="/topical/t/the_cost_of_following_jesus.htm">The Cost of Following Jesus</a> Following Jesus may require significant sacrifices, but the eternal rewards far outweigh the temporary costs.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 10</a> <a href="/q/does_mark_10_21_conflict_with_modern_life.htm">Doesn’t Jesus’ command in Mark 10:21 to “sell everything” conflict with modern economic realities and social responsibilities? </a> <a href="/q/what_is_lordship_salvation.htm">What defines the concept of Lordship Salvation?</a> <a href="/q/how_can_you_speak_truthfully_with_love.htm">How can you speak truthfully with love?</a> <a href="/q/is_being_wealthy_considered_sinful.htm">Is being wealthy considered sinful?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/mark/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(21) Then Jesus beholding him loved him.--Better, looking, or gazing on him. The fact is narrated by St. Mark only, and implies that the love showed itself in the stedfast look, perhaps also in the kiss upon the brow with which the Rabbis of the time showed their approval of their more promising disciples.Come, take up the cross.--This also is peculiar to St. Mark. In using such words our Lord taught the questioner, as He had before taught His disciples, with what clear prevision He looked forward to the form and manner of His death.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 21. - And Jesus looking upon him loved him. (ἐμβλέψας αὐτῶ ἠγάπησεν αὐτόν) This is another of St. Mark's graphic touches - an exquisite piece of word-painting, probably supplied to him by St. Peter. The words express most vividly an earnest, tender, searching look. They seem, if it may be said reverently, to combine the Divine penetration with human sympathy and compassion. The counsel of our Lord which follows was not a general command, but a particular precept, which the young ruler specially needed. One thing thou lackest. In St. Matthew (<a href="/matthew/19-21.htm">Matthew 19:21</a>) the words are, "If thou wouldest be perfect." But our Lord's words here, "One thing thou lackest," fit in excellently with the young ruler's question given just before in St. Matthew, "What lack I yet?" showing a substantial unity in the narrative, with just that variety which we should expect in the account of the same incident given by two independent but equally trustworthy witnesses. The "one thing thou lackest" of St. Mark, and "if thou writ be perfect of St. Matthew, both point to the same conclusion - that our Lord's object was to reveal this young man to himself. His stumbling-block was his wealth; and so our Savior at once pierces his besetting sin of covetousness. The precept was a special counsel to him; it directed him to do something which, as our Lord saw, was in his case necessary to his salvation. He could not follow Christ without parting with this sin, and with that which ministered to it. This was his particular spiritual difficulty. <a href="/commentaries/mark/10-21.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Jesus Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. looked at ἐμβλέψας (emblepsas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1689.htm">Strong's 1689: </a> From en and blepo; to look on, i.e. to observe fixedly, or to discern clearly. him, αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. loved ἠγάπησεν (ēgapēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_25.htm">Strong's 25: </a> To love, wish well to, take pleasure in, long for; denotes the love of reason, esteem. Perhaps from agan; to love. him, αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. said εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. to him, αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. “[There is] one thing Ἕν (Hen) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1520.htm">Strong's 1520: </a> One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one. you σε (se) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. lack: ὑστερεῖ (hysterei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5302.htm">Strong's 5302: </a> From husteros; to be later, i.e. to be inferior; generally, to fall short. Go, ὕπαγε (hypage) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5217.htm">Strong's 5217: </a> To go away, depart, begone, die. From hupo and ago; to lead under, i.e. Withdraw or retire, literally or figuratively. sell πώλησον (pōlēson) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4453.htm">Strong's 4453: </a> To sell, exchange, barter. Probably ultimately from pelomai; to barter, i.e. To sell. everything ὅσα (hosa) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3745.htm">Strong's 3745: </a> How much, how great, how many, as great as, as much. By reduplication from hos; as As. you have ἔχεις (echeis) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. give δὸς (dos) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1325.htm">Strong's 1325: </a> To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. to the τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. poor, πτωχοῖς (ptōchois) Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4434.htm">Strong's 4434: </a> Poor, destitute, spiritually poor, either in a good sense (humble devout persons) or bad. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. you will have ἕξεις (hexeis) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. treasure θησαυρὸν (thēsauron) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2344.htm">Strong's 2344: </a> A store-house for precious things; hence: a treasure, a store. From tithemi; a deposit, i.e. Wealth. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. heaven. οὐρανῷ (ouranō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3772.htm">Strong's 3772: </a> Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel. Then καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. come, δεῦρο (deuro) Verb - Imperative - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1204.htm">Strong's 1204: </a> Here; used also imperative hither!; and of time, hitherto. follow ἀκολούθει (akolouthei) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_190.htm">Strong's 190: </a> To accompany, attend, follow. Properly, to be in the same way with, i.e. To accompany. Me.? μοι (moi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. 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