Luke 18:28
What does Luke 18:28 mean?
A plain-English look at Luke 18:28 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Luke 18:28 means
Peter, seemingly contrasting his own actions with those of the rich ruler, reminds Jesus that he and the other disciples have indeed left everything to follow Him. This statement, while perhaps a bit self-congratulatory, expresses their commitment and implicitly asks about the reward for such sacrifice. Peter's question arises from the previous discussion about the difficulty of salvation for the rich, seeking assurance for those who have forsaken all.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And Peter said, Lo, we have left our own, and followed thee.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Then Peter said, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And Peter said, Lo, we have left our own, and followed thee.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And Peter said, See, we have given up what is ours to come after you.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And Peter said, `Lo, we left all, and did follow thee;'
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Then Peter said: Behold, we have left all things and have followed thee.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And Peter said, Behold, we have left all things and have followed thee.
Context
This verse follows Jesus's declaration about God's ability to save in verse 27. Peter's statement about the disciples' sacrifices sets up a practical application of the previous teachings. It prompts Jesus to elaborate on the rewards for genuine kingdom-minded sacrifice, moving from the challenge of wealth to the blessings of discipleship.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Luke 5:11
And when they had brought their boats to land, they left all, and followed him.
- Matthew 9:9
And as Jesus passed by from thence, he saw a man, called Matthew, sitting at the place of toll: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him.
- Mark 10:28
Peter began to say unto him, Lo, we have left all, and have followed thee.
- Matthew 19:27
Then answered Peter and said unto him, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee; what then shall we have?
- Matthew 4:19
And he saith unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you fishers of men.
- Philippians 3:7
Howbeit what things were gain to me, these have I counted loss for Christ.
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