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and crowds gathered around Him again <i>and</i> accompanied Him, and as was His custom, He once more <i>began</i> to teach them. <p class="paragraph"><span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/10-2.htm"><b>2</b></a></span>Pharisees came to Jesus to test Him [intending to trick Him into saying something wrong], and asked Him, “Is it lawful [according to Scripture] for a man to divorce his wife <i>and</i> send her away?” <span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/10-3.htm"><b>3</b></a></span>He replied to them, “What did Moses command you?” <span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/10-4.htm"><b>4</b></a></span>They said, “Moses allowed <i>a man</i> TO WRITE A CERTIFICATE OF DIVORCE AND TO SEND HER AWAY.” <span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/10-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>But Jesus said to them, “Because of your hardness of hearts [your callousness and insensitivity toward your wives and the <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[a]</a></span>provision of God] he wrote you this precept. <span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/10-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>But from the beginning of creation <i>God</i> MADE THEM MALE AND FEMALE. <span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/10-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>FOR THIS REASON A MAN SHALL LEAVE HIS FATHER AND HIS MOTHER [to establish a home with his wife], <span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/10-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>AND THE TWO SHALL BECOME ONE FLESH; so that they are no longer two, but [are united as] one flesh. <span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/10-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>Therefore, what God has united <i>and</i> joined together, man must not separate [by divorce].” <p class="paragraph"><span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/10-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>In the house the disciples <i>began</i> questioning Him again about this. <span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/10-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>And He said to them, “Whoever divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her; <span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/10-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>and if a woman divorces her husband and marries another man, she commits adultery.” <p class="hdg">Jesus Blesses Little Children</p><p class="paragraph"><span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/10-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>People were bringing children to Him so that He would touch <i>and</i> bless them, but the disciples reprimanded them <i>and</i> discouraged them [from coming]. <span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/10-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and He said to them, “Allow the children to come to Me; do not forbid them; for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. <span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/10-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>I assure you <i>and</i> most solemnly say to you, whoever does not receive <i>and</i> welcome the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it at all.” <span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/10-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>And He took the children [one by one] in His arms and <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[b]</a></span>blessed them [with kind, encouraging words], placing His hands on them. <p class="hdg">The Rich Young Ruler</p><p class="paragraph"><span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/10-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>As He was leaving on His journey, a man ran up and knelt before Him and asked Him, “Good Teacher [You who are essentially good and morally perfect], what shall I do to inherit eternal life [that is, eternal salvation in the Messiah’s kingdom]?” <span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/10-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>Jesus said to him, “<span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[c]</a></span>Why do you call Me good? No one is [essentially] good [by nature] except God alone. <span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/10-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>You know the commandments: ‘DO NOT MURDER, DO NOT COMMIT ADULTERY, DO NOT STEAL, DO NOT TESTIFY FALSELY, Do not defraud, HONOR YOUR FATHER AND MOTHER.’” <span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/10-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span>And he replied to Him, “Teacher, I have [carefully] kept all these [commandments] since my <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[d]</a></span>youth.” <span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/10-21.htm"><b>21</b></a></span>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].” <span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/10-22.htm"><b>22</b></a></span>But the man was saddened at Jesus’ words, and he left grieving, because he owned much property <i>and</i> had many possessions [which he treasured more than his relationship with God]. <p class="paragraph"><span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/10-23.htm"><b>23</b></a></span>Jesus looked around and said to His disciples, “How difficult it will be for those who are wealthy [and cling to possessions and status as security] to enter the kingdom of God!” <span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/10-24.htm"><b>24</b></a></span>The disciples were <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[e]</a></span>amazed <i>and</i> bewildered by His words. But Jesus said to them again, “Children, how difficult it is [for those who place their hope and confidence in riches] to enter the kingdom of God! <span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/10-25.htm"><b>25</b></a></span>It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man [who places his faith in wealth or status] to enter the kingdom of God.” <span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/10-26.htm"><b>26</b></a></span>They were completely <i>and</i> utterly astonished, and said to Him, “Then who can be saved [from the wrath of God]?” <span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/10-27.htm"><b>27</b></a></span>Looking at them, Jesus said, “With people [as far as it depends on them] it is impossible, but not with God; for all things are possible with God.” <p class="paragraph"><span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/10-28.htm"><b>28</b></a></span>Peter started saying to Him, “Look, we have given up everything and followed You [becoming Your disciples and accepting You as Teacher and Lord].” <span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/10-29.htm"><b>29</b></a></span>Jesus said, “I assure you <i>and</i> most solemnly say to you, there is no one who has given up a house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or farms, for My sake and for the gospel’s sake, <span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/10-30.htm"><b>30</b></a></span>who will not receive a hundred times as much now in the present age--houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and farms--along with persecutions; and in the age to come, eternal life. <span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/10-31.htm"><b>31</b></a></span>But many <i>who are</i> first will be last, and the last, first.” <p class="hdg">Jesus’ Sufferings Foretold</p><p class="paragraph"><span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/10-32.htm"><b>32</b></a></span>Now they were on the road going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was walking on ahead of them; and they were perplexed [at what Jesus had said], and those who were following were alarmed <i>and</i> afraid. And again He took the twelve [disciples] aside and began telling them what was going to happen to Him, <span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/10-33.htm"><b>33</b></a></span><i>saying</i>, “Listen very carefully: we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be betrayed <i>and</i> handed over to the chief priests and the scribes; and they will condemn Him to death and hand Him over to the Gentiles (Romans). <span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/10-34.htm"><b>34</b></a></span>They will mock <i>and</i> ridicule Him and spit on Him, and whip (scourge) Him and kill <i>Him,</i> and three days later He will rise [from the dead].” <p class="paragraph"><span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/10-35.htm"><b>35</b></a></span>James and John, the two sons of Zebedee, came to Him, saying, “Teacher, we want You to do for us whatever we ask of You.” <span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/10-36.htm"><b>36</b></a></span>And He replied to them, “What do you want Me to do for you?” <span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/10-37.htm"><b>37</b></a></span>They said to Him, “Grant that we may sit [with You], one on Your right and one on <i>Your</i> left, in Your glory [Your majesty and splendor in Your kingdom].” <span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/10-38.htm"><b>38</b></a></span>But Jesus said to them, “You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or to be baptized with the baptism [of suffering and death] with which I am baptized?” <span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/10-39.htm"><b>39</b></a></span>And they replied to Him, “We are able.” Jesus told them, “The cup that I drink you will drink, and you will be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized. <span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/10-40.htm"><b>40</b></a></span>But to sit on My right or left, this is not Mine to give; but it is for those for whom it has been prepared [by My Father].” <p class="paragraph"><span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/10-41.htm"><b>41</b></a></span>Hearing this, the [other] ten became indignant with James and John. <span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/10-42.htm"><b>42</b></a></span>Calling them to Himself, Jesus said to them, “You know that those who are recognized as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them; and their powerful men exercise authority over them [tyrannizing them]. <span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/10-43.htm"><b>43</b></a></span>But this is not how it is among you; instead, whoever wishes to become great among you must be your servant, <span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/10-44.htm"><b>44</b></a></span>and whoever wishes to be first <i>and</i> most important among you must be slave of all. <span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/10-45.htm"><b>45</b></a></span>For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[f]</a></span>ransom for many.” <p class="hdg">Bartimaeus Receives His Sight</p><p class="paragraph"><span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/10-46.htm"><b>46</b></a></span>Then they came to Jericho. And as He was leaving Jericho with His disciples and a large crowd, a blind beggar, Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, was sitting beside the road [as was his custom]. <span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/10-47.htm"><b>47</b></a></span>When Bartimaeus heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout and say, “Jesus, <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[g]</a></span>Son of David (Messiah), have mercy on me!” <span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/10-48.htm"><b>48</b></a></span>Many sternly rebuked him, telling him to keep still <i>and</i> be quiet; but he kept on shouting out all the more, “Son of David (Messiah), have mercy on me!” <span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/10-49.htm"><b>49</b></a></span>Jesus stopped and said, “Call him.” So they called the blind man, telling him, “Take courage, get up! He is calling for you.” <span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/10-50.htm"><b>50</b></a></span>Throwing his cloak aside, he jumped up and came to Jesus. <span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/10-51.htm"><b>51</b></a></span>And Jesus said, “What do you want Me to do for you?” The blind man said to Him, “Rabboni (my Master), let me regain my sight.” <span class="reftext"><a href="/mark/10-52.htm"><b>52</b></a></span>Jesus said to him, “Go; your faith [and confident trust in My power] has made you well.” Immediately he regained his sight and <i>began</i> following Jesus on the road.<A name="fn"></a></p><br /><br /><span class="footnotesbot">[a]</span> <span class="fnverse">5</span> God provided for divorce under certain circumstances, but the Pharisees expanded the reasons for divorce and abused God’s provision.<br><span class="footnotesbot">[b]</span> <span class="fnverse">16</span> The basic meaning of the Greek word found here for “blessed” is to speak kindly of someone. Jesus was probably giving the children encouragement as only He could, with His infallible knowledge of each child’s future.<br><span class="footnotesbot">[c]</span> <span class="fnverse">18</span> Jesus was affirming His deity by challenging the man to recognize Him as Messiah.<br><span class="footnotesbot">[d]</span> <span class="fnverse">20</span> After reaching the age of thirteen a Jewish boy was personally responsible for keeping the Law.<br><span class="footnotesbot">[e]</span> <span class="fnverse">24</span> What Jesus said ran contrary to the conventional wisdom among the Jews (and other ancient peoples). 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