Mark 10:30
What does Mark 10:30 mean?
A plain-English look at Mark 10:30 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Mark 10:30 means
Jesus promises a hundredfold return, both in this present age and in the age to come. This includes not only material blessings like houses and lands, but also spiritual family relationships—receiving many 'brothers, sisters, mothers, and children' in the fellowship of believers. Crucially, these blessings come 'with persecutions,' reminding disciples that following Christ involves both joy and suffering, culminating in eternal life.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000but he shall receive a hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life.
KJV
King James Version · 1611But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901but he shall receive a hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Who will not get a hundred times as much now in this time, houses, and brothers, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and land--though with great troubles; and, in the world to come, eternal life.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862who may not receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brothers, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and fields, with persecutions, and in the age that is coming, life age-during;
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Who shall not receive an hundred times as much, now in this time: houses and brethren and sisters and mothers and children and lands, with persecutions: and in the world to come life everlasting.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890that shall not receive a hundredfold now in this time: houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions, and in the coming age life eternal.
Context
Building on His prior affirmation of sacrifice, Jesus expands on the incredible rewards promised to His faithful followers. This verse details a hundredfold return, both tangibly and spiritually, as well as eternal life, contrasting sharply with the rich young man's decision. It then transitions to a warning about humility and service, setting up the 'first shall be last' principle.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Acts 5:41
They therefore departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the Name.
- James 1:12
Blessed is the man that endureth temptation; for when he hath been approved, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to them that love him.
- James 5:11
Behold, we call them blessed that endured: ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord, how that the Lord is full of pity, and merciful.
- John 10:23
it was winter; and Jesus was walking in the temple in Solomon’s porch.
- 1 Peter 4:12
Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial among you, which cometh upon you to prove you, as though a strange thing happened unto you:
- Matthew 13:44
The kingdom of heaven is like unto a treasure hidden in the field; which a man found, and hid; and in his joy he goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.
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