Mark 10:26

26 And they were astonished beyond measure, saying unto themselves, `And who is able to be saved?'

Mark 10:26 Meaning and Commentary

Mark 10:26

And they were astonished out of measure
They were still more amazed, their surprise increased exceedingly upon our Lord's using the above comparison; which, in their apprehension, showed, that it was utterly impossible for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God; and they expressed their astonishment,

saying, among themselves, who then can be saved?
in the Messiah's kingdom, if rich men are not? (See Gill on Matthew 19:25). The Persic version renders it, "how can this man be saved?" as if the words had a particular respect to the young man, that had great possessions, and was gone away sorrowful.

Mark 10:26 In-Context

24 And the disciples were astonished at his words, and Jesus again answering saith to them, `Children, how hard is it to those trusting on the riches to enter into the reign of God!

25 It is easier for a camel through the eye of the needle to enter, than for a rich man to enter into the reign of God.'

26 And they were astonished beyond measure, saying unto themselves, `And who is able to be saved?'

27 And Jesus, having looked upon them, saith, `With men it is impossible, but not with God; for all things are possible with God.'

28 And Peter began to say to him, `Lo, we left all, and we followed thee.'