And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, for the kingdom of God's sake,
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Gill's Exposition
Who shall not receive manifold more in this present time,.... Not more houses, parents, brethren, &c. but that which is abundantly preferable to them; such comfort, peace, satisfaction, and pleasure,…
Adam Clarke
That hath left house, or parents, etc. - See on Mat 19:28, Mat 19:29 (note), and Mar 10:29, Mar 10:30 (note).
Or brethren - Η αδελφας, Or Sisters, is added by the Cod. Bezae, and some others.
In these verses we have,
I. Christ's discourse with a ruler, that had a good mind to be directed by him in the way to heaven. In which we may observe,
1. It is a blessed sight to see persons of…
Cambridge Bible
There is no man that hath left house Compare the sacrifice and reward of the sons of Levi, Deu 33:8-11.
for the kingdom of God's sake Unless the motive be pure, the sacrifice is unavailing.
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