Mark 10:22
“And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions.”
Mark 10:22 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Who being struck sad at that saying, went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- But his countenance fell at the saying, and he went away sorrowful: for he was one that had great possessions.
- DARBYDarby
- But he, sad at the word, went away grieved, for he had large possessions.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- But his face fell at that saying, and he went away sorrowful, for he was one who had great possessions.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And he ; gloomy at the word ; went away sorrowing, for he was having many possessions.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- At this, the man’s face fell, and he went away sad because he had great possessions.
Context: Mark 10
20And he answered and said unto him, Master, all these have I observed from my youth.
21Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.
22And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions.
23And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!
24And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!
About Mark 10: Teaching on Divorce, Blessing Children
Jesus teaches about marriage, divorce, and the kingdom of God.
Commentary
Mark 10 is a chapter that focuses on Jesus' teachings about marriage, divorce, and children. Jesus begins by addressing the Pharisees' question about divorce, and He makes it clear that divorce is not God's ideal. He then goes on to explain that marriage is a sacred union between a man and a woman, and that it should not be broken. Jesus also emphasizes the importance of children, and He encourages His followers to welcome them and to treat them with respect.