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The Rich Young Ruler
…25Indeed, it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.”26Those whoheard thisasked,“Whothencanbe saved?”27But Jesus said, “What is impossible with man is possible with God.”…

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And they that heard it said, Who then can be saved?

Who.

Luke 13:23
Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them,

AbleExclaimedHeardHearersPresentSalvationSavedAbleExclaimedHeardHearersPresentSalvationSaved1.Of the importunate widow.
9.Of the Pharisee and the tax collector.
15.Of Children brought to Jesus.
18.A ruler would follow Jesus, but is hindered by his riches.
28.The reward of those who leave all for his sake.
31.He foretells his death;
35.and restores a blind man to sight.

Those who heard this asked
This phrase refers to the audience present during Jesus' teaching, which included His disciples and possibly other followers or onlookers. In the context ofLuke 18, Jesus had just spoken to a rich ruler about the difficulty for the wealthy to enter the kingdom of God. The audience's reaction indicates their surprise and concern, reflecting the cultural belief that wealth was a sign of God's favor. This moment highlights the radical nature of Jesus' teachings, which often challenged societal norms and expectations.

“Who then can be saved?”
This question reveals the underlying anxiety and confusion among the listeners regarding salvation. In Jewish culture, wealth was often seen as a blessing from God, and the rich were considered more likely to be righteous. The disciples' question underscores the revolutionary nature of Jesus' message that salvation is not based on earthly status or wealth but on God's grace. This echoes other scriptural themes, such as inEphesians 2:8-9, where salvation is described as a gift from God, not a result of works. The question also points to the universal need for salvation, emphasizing that it is not limited to any particular group but is available to all who believe.

1.Jesus
The central figure in this passage, Jesus is teaching about the kingdom of God and the challenges of entering it, particularly for the wealthy.

2.Disciples
Followers of Jesus who are present during this teaching. They are often depicted as struggling to understand the full implications of Jesus' teachings.

3.Rich Young Ruler
Although not directly mentioned in verse 26, the context of this verse follows the encounter with the rich young ruler, who struggles with the call to give up his wealth to follow Jesus.

4.Crowd
The broader group of people who are listening to Jesus' teachings, including the disciples and others who are curious about His message.

5.Kingdom of God
A central theme in Jesus' teachings, representing the reign and rule of God, both in the present and future.The Challenge of Wealth
Wealth can be a significant barrier to entering the kingdom of God because it often leads to self-reliance rather than dependence on God.

Human Limitations
The disciples' question, "Who then can be saved?" highlights human limitations and the need for divine intervention in salvation.

God's Omnipotence
The assurance that "what is impossible with man is possible with God" (Luke 18:27) reminds believers of God's unlimited power and ability to save.

Dependence on God
Believers are called to rely on God's strength and provision rather than their own resources or abilities.

Faith and Trust
Entering the kingdom of God requires faith and trust in God's promises and His ability to accomplish what seems impossible.1.What is the meaning of Luke 18:26?

2.How does Luke 18:26 challenge our understanding of salvation's possibility through God alone?

3.What does Luke 18:26 reveal about human limitations in achieving salvation?

4.How can we apply the lesson of Luke 18:26 to our daily faith?

5.Connect Luke 18:26 with Ephesians 2:8-9 on grace and salvation.

6.How does Luke 18:26 encourage reliance on God's power in difficult situations?

7.How does Luke 18:26 challenge the concept of salvation by works?

8.What does Luke 18:26 imply about the nature of salvation?

9.How does Luke 18:26 relate to the idea of divine grace?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 18?

11.Did Peter deny knowing Jesus three times?

12.What is the fate of those unaware of Christ?

13.In Acts 19:2-6, how credible is the claim that believers who were already baptized needed a second baptism for the Holy Spirit, and why wouldn't the first baptism suffice?

14.Is it appropriate for Christians to pray repetitively?Those who heard this

“Those who heard this” refers to the disciples and the surrounding crowd who had just listened to Jesus say, “How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God!” (Luke 18:24).

• They had witnessed the rich ruler walk away sorrowful (Luke 18:23), so the words hit home.

• The statement upended common assumptions—wealth was often viewed as a sign of God’s favor (cf.Deuteronomy 28:1-6).

• Parallel accounts show the disciples were “astonished” (Mark 10:24-26), emphasizing their shock.

• Hearing the Lord speak with divine authority (Luke 4:32), they recognized the weight of His proclamation and felt its personal implications.

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asked

The verb highlights a genuine, urgent inquiry rather than casual curiosity.

• Similar earnest questions surface when truth penetrates the heart—“What does this parable mean?” (Luke 8:9), “Brothers, what shall we do?” (Acts 2:37), and “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” (Acts 16:30).

• Their question shows humility; they do not argue but seek clarity.

• It also admits helplessness—human efforts suddenly appear inadequate before God’s standard (Isaiah 64:6;Romans 3:23).

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Who then can be saved?

This climactic question exposes the universal dilemma.

• If the rich—who possessed every earthly advantage—cannot earn their way, who can? (Luke 18:25).

• Jesus immediately answers, “What is impossible with man is possible with God” (Luke 18:27).

• Salvation rests entirely on God’s power and grace (Ephesians 2:8-9;Titus 3:5).

• The question therefore drives us from self-reliance to Christ-reliance, echoing Peter’s confession: “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life” (John 6:68).

•Acts 4:12 seals the point: “There is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.”

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summary

Luke 18:26 captures the stunned response of listeners who realize salvation cannot be secured by status, wealth, or human effort. Their question sets the stage for Jesus to declare that only God can accomplish what is impossible for people—namely, bringing sinners into His kingdom through divine grace.

(26)And they that heard it.--St. Luke's way of putting the fact suggests the thought either that others may have been present besides the disciples who are named in the other Gospels, or that only some of the disciples heard what had been said.

Verse 26. -And they that heard it said, Who then can be saved? This hard saying appeared to the disciples to be terribly comprehensive in its scope; the longing to be rich was confined to no one class or order, it was the universal passion. Weretheft guiltless here? Werethey not looking for riches and glory in the Messianic kingdom of the immediate future? And of all peoples the Jews in every age have been credited with the blindest devotion to this idol, wealth. In St. Mark (Mark 10:24) we find certainly an explanatory statement: "How hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!" But this explanatory and softened statement is not found in the older authorities; these read instead, inMark 10:24, simply the words, "How hard is it to enter the kingdom of God!' Hard alike, the Master meant, for rich and poor, though harder for the former.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Those who
οἱ(hoi)
Article - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

heard [this]
ἀκούσαντες(akousantes)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 191:To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.

asked,
Εἶπαν(Eipan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2036:Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.

“Who
τίς(tis)
Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5101:Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.

then
Καὶ(Kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.

can
δύναται(dynatai)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1410:(a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible.

be saved?”
σωθῆναι(sōthēnai)
Verb - Aorist Infinitive Passive
Strong's 4982:To save, heal, preserve, rescue. From a primary sos; to save, i.e. Deliver or protect.


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