Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God.” New Living Translation Jesus looked at them intently and said, “Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But not with God. Everything is possible with God.” English Standard Version Jesus looked at them and said, “With man it is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God.” Berean Standard Bible Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God.” Berean Literal Bible Having looked on them, Jesus says, "With men it is impossible, but not with God; for all things are possible with God." King James Bible And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible. New King James Version But Jesus looked at them and said, “With men it is impossible, but not with God; for with God all things are possible.” New American Standard Bible Looking at them, Jesus said, “With people it is impossible, but not with God; for all things are possible with God.” NASB 1995 Looking at them, Jesus said, “With people it is impossible, but not with God; for all things are possible with God.” NASB 1977 Looking upon them, Jesus said, “With men it is impossible, but not with God; for all things are possible with God.” Legacy Standard Bible Looking at them, Jesus said, “With people it is impossible, but not with God; for all things are possible with God.” Amplified Bible 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.” Christian Standard Bible Looking at them, Jesus said, “With man it is impossible, but not with God, because all things are possible with God.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Looking at them, Jesus said, “With men it is impossible, but not with God, because all things are possible with God.” American Standard Version Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for all things are possible with God. Contemporary English Version Jesus looked at them and said, "There are some things that people cannot do, but God can do anything." English Revised Version Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for all things are possible with God. GOD'S WORD® Translation Jesus looked at them and said, "It's impossible for people [to save themselves], but it's not impossible for God to save them. Everything is possible for God." Good News Translation Jesus looked straight at them and answered, "This is impossible for human beings but not for God; everything is possible for God." International Standard Version Jesus looked at them intently and said, "For humans it's impossible, but not for God. All things are possible for God." Majority Standard Bible Jesus looked at them and said, ?With man this is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God.? NET Bible Jesus looked at them and replied, "This is impossible for mere humans, but not for God; all things are possible for God." New Heart English Bible Jesus, looking at them, said, "With humans it is impossible, but not with God, for all things are possible with God." Webster's Bible Translation And Jesus looking upon them, saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible. Weymouth New Testament Jesus looking on them said, "With men it is impossible, but not with God; for everything is possible with God." World English Bible Jesus, looking at them, said, “With men it is impossible, but not with God, for all things are possible with God.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Jesus, having looked on them, says, “With men it is impossible, but not with God; for all things are possible with God.” Berean Literal Bible Having looked on them, Jesus says, "With men it is impossible, but not with God; for all things are possible with God." Young's Literal Translation And Jesus, having looked upon them, saith, 'With men it is impossible, but not with God; for all things are possible with God.' Smith's Literal Translation And Jesus having beheld them says, With men impossible, but not with God: for all things are possible with God. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Jesus looking on them, saith: With men it is impossible; but not with God: for all things are possible with God. Catholic Public Domain Version And Jesus, gazing at them, said: “With men it is impossible; but not with God. For with God all things are possible.” New American Bible Jesus looked at them and said, “For human beings it is impossible, but not for God. All things are possible for God.” New Revised Standard Version Jesus looked at them and said, “For mortals it is impossible, but not for God; for God all things are possible.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleJesus looked at them, and said to them, With men this is impossible, but not with God; for everything is possible with God. Aramaic Bible in Plain English But Yeshua gazed upon them and he said to them, “With the sons of men, this is impossible, but not with God; everything is possible with God.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentJesus looked on them and said: With men this is impossible, but not with God; for with God all things are possible. Godbey New Testament And Jesus looking upon them says, Haweis New Testament And Jesus looking upon them, said, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible. Mace New Testament but Jesus casting his eye upon them, said, what is impossible to men, is not so to God; for to God all things are possible. Weymouth New Testament Jesus looking on them said, "With men it is impossible, but not with God; for everything is possible with God." Worrell New Testament Jesus, looking upon them, saith, Worsley New Testament But Jesus looking upon them saith, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Rich Young Man…26They were even more astonished and said to one another, “Who then can be saved?” 27 Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God.” 28Peter began to say to Him, “Look, we have left everything and followed You.”… Cross References Matthew 19:26 Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Luke 18:27 But Jesus said, “What is impossible with man is possible with God.” Genesis 18:14 Is anything too difficult for the LORD? At the appointed time I will return to you—in about a year—and Sarah will have a son.” Jeremiah 32:17 “Oh, Lord GOD! You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too difficult for You! Jeremiah 32:27 “Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh. Is anything too difficult for Me? Job 42:2 “I know that You can do all things and that no plan of Yours can be thwarted. Zechariah 8:6 This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “If this is impossible in the eyes of the remnant of this people in these days, should it also be impossible in My eyes?” declares the LORD of Hosts. Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. Ephesians 3:20 Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, Luke 1:37 For no word from God will ever fail.” Romans 4:21 being fully persuaded that God was able to do what He had promised. Numbers 11:23 The LORD answered Moses, “Is the LORD’s arm too short? Now you will see whether or not My word will come to pass.” Isaiah 46:10 I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’ Isaiah 55:8-9 “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,” declares the LORD. / “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts. 2 Corinthians 12:9 But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. Treasury of Scripture And Jesus looking on them said, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible. With men. Genesis 18:13,14 And the LORD said unto Abraham, Wherefore did Sarah laugh, saying, Shall I of a surety bear a child, which am old? … Numbers 11:21-23 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… 2 Kings 7:2 Then a lord on whose hand the king leaned answered the man of God, and said, Behold, if the LORD would make windows in heaven, might this thing be? And he said, Behold, thou shalt see it with thine eyes, but shalt not eat thereof. for. Job 42:2 I know that thou canst do every thing, and that no thought can be withholden from thee. Jeremiah 32:17,27 Ah Lord GOD! behold, thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm, and there is nothing too hard for thee: … Luke 1:37 For with God nothing shall be impossible. Jump to Previous Impossible Jesus PossibleJump to Next Impossible Jesus PossibleMark 10 1. Jesus disputes with the Pharisees concerning divorce;13. blesses the children that are brought unto him; 17. resolves a rich man how he may inherit everlasting life; 23. tells his disciples of the danger of riches; 28. promises rewards to those who forsake all for the gospel; 32. foretells his death and resurrection; 35. bids the two ambitious suitors to think rather of suffering with him; 46. and restores to Bartimaeus his sight. Jesus looked at them and said, This phrase highlights Jesus' intentional engagement with His disciples. The act of looking at them signifies a moment of teaching and emphasis. In the context of Mark 10, Jesus is addressing the disciples' astonishment at His teaching about wealth and the kingdom of God. This moment follows the encounter with the rich young ruler, where Jesus explains the difficulty for the wealthy to enter the kingdom. The look signifies a moment of compassion and seriousness, drawing the disciples' attention to the profound truth He is about to share. “With man this is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God.” Persons / Places / Events 1. JesusThe central figure in this passage, Jesus is teaching His disciples about the nature of God's power and the limitations of human ability. 2. Disciples The immediate audience of Jesus' teaching, they are grappling with the implications of Jesus' previous statements about wealth and salvation. 3. Rich Young Ruler Although not directly mentioned in this verse, the context involves Jesus' interaction with a wealthy young man who struggles with the call to give up his possessions to follow Jesus. 4. Jerusalem The broader setting of this passage, as Jesus and His disciples are on their way to Jerusalem, where Jesus will ultimately face crucifixion. 5. Kingdom of God The overarching theme of Jesus' teaching, emphasizing the divine nature of salvation and entry into God's kingdom. Teaching Points Divine OmnipotenceGod's power transcends human limitations. We must trust in His ability to accomplish what seems impossible to us. Faith and Trust Our faith should rest in God's capabilities, not our own. This requires a shift from self-reliance to God-reliance. Salvation as a Divine Act Entry into the Kingdom of God is not achieved through human effort but through God's grace and power. Surrender and Obedience Like the rich young ruler, we are called to surrender our earthly attachments and trust in God's provision and plan. Hope in Difficult Circumstances In times of trial, remember that God can make a way where there seems to be none. Our hope is anchored in His promises.Verse 27. - Jesus looking upon them (ἐμβλέψας δὲ αὐτοῖς). The Greek verb implies an earnest, intense looking upon them; evidently narrated by one who, like Peter, had watched his countenance. St. Chrysostom says that he looked on them in this way that he might mitigate and soothe the timid and anxious minds of his disciples. It is as though our Lord said, "It is impossible for a rich man, embarrassed and entangled with his wealth, by his own natural strength to obtain salvation; because this is a supernatural blessing, which we cannot obtain without the like supernatural aids of grace. But with God all things are possible, because God is the Author and Source, as of nature, so of grace and glory. And he enables us, by his grace, to triumph over all the difficulties and hindrances of nature; so that rich men shall not be hindered by their riches; but, by being faithful in the unrighteous mammon, shall make it the means of their being received unto 'the eternal tabernacle.'" Parallel Commentaries ... Greek JesusἸησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. looked at Ἐμβλέψας (Emblepsas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 1689: From en and blepo; to look on, i.e. to observe fixedly, or to discern clearly. them αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. [and] said, λέγει (legei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. “With Παρὰ (Para) Preposition Strong's 3844: Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of. man ἀνθρώποις (anthrōpois) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 444: A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. [this is] impossible, ἀδύνατον (adynaton) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 102: Of persons: incapable; of things: impossible; either the inability, or that which is impossible. Passively, impossible. but ἀλλ’ (all’) Conjunction Strong's 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. not οὐ (ou) Adverb Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. with παρὰ (para) Preposition Strong's 3844: Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of. God. θεῷ (theō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. For γὰρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. all things πάντα (panta) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Plural Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. [are] possible δυνατὰ (dynata) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Plural Strong's 1415: (a) of persons: powerful, able, (b) of things: possible. From dunamai; powerful or capable; neuter possible. with παρὰ (para) Preposition Strong's 3844: Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of. God.” θεῷ (theō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. Links Mark 10:27 NIVMark 10:27 NLT Mark 10:27 ESV Mark 10:27 NASB Mark 10:27 KJV Mark 10:27 BibleApps.com Mark 10:27 Biblia Paralela Mark 10:27 Chinese Bible Mark 10:27 French Bible Mark 10:27 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Mark 10:27 Jesus looking at them said With men (Mar Mk Mr) |
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