Mark 10:27
What does Mark 10:27 mean?
A plain-English look at Mark 10:27 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Mark 10:27 means
Jesus looks at His disciples and offers the profound truth that challenges human limitations: while salvation is impossible for humanity through its own efforts, it is entirely possible with God, for all things are within His power. This statement provides hope, reminding them that salvation is not a matter of human striving or possessions, but a work of God's sovereign grace and divine intervention.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for all things are possible with God.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for all things are possible with God.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Jesus, looking on them, said, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for all things are possible with God.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And Jesus, having looked upon them, saith, `With men it is impossible, but not with God; for all things are possible with God.'
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And Jesus looking on them, saith with men it is impossible; but not with God. For all things are possible with God.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890But Jesus looking on them says, With men it is impossible, but not withGod; for all things are possible withGod.
Context
In response to the disciples' despairing question, Jesus provides the definitive and hopeful answer. This statement marks a pivotal theological truth, asserting God's omnipotence in salvation, thereby transitioning the discussion from human incapacity to divine capability. It also prompts Peter to consider the disciples' own sacrifices, leading to Jesus' promise of rewards.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Jeremiah 32:27
Behold, I am Jehovah, the God of all flesh: is there anything too hard for me?
- Numbers 11:21
And Moses said, The people, among whom I am, are six hundred thousand footmen; and thou hast said, I will give them flesh, that they may eat a whole month.
- Jeremiah 32:17
Ah Lord Jehovah! behold, thou hast made the heavens and the earth by thy great power and by thine outstretched arm; there is nothing too hard for thee,
- Hebrews 7:25
Wherefore also he is able to save to the uttermost them that draw near unto God through him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.
- Matthew 19:26
And Jesus looking upon them said to them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.
- Luke 18:27
But he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.
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