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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 Iam,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 seeit with thine eyes, but shalt not eat thereof.

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Job 42:2
I know that thou canst do everything, andthat 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.

“With man this is impossible,
Here, Jesus acknowledges human limitations. The context involves the disciples' question about who can be saved if the rich, who were often seen as blessed by God, find it difficult to enter the kingdom. This statement underscores the inability of human effort or merit to achieve salvation. It reflects the broader biblical theme of human insufficiency and the need for divine intervention, as seen in passages likeRomans 3:23, which states that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.

but not with God.
This phrase introduces the contrast between human limitation and divine capability. It emphasizes God's sovereignty and power to accomplish what humans cannot. Theologically, it points to the doctrine of grace, where salvation is a gift from God, not earned by human effort. This aligns withEphesians 2:8-9, which speaks of salvation by grace through faith, not by works. It reassures believers of God's ability to transcend human impossibilities.

For all things are possible with God.”
This concluding statement affirms God's omnipotence. It echoes the biblical narrative of God's power to perform miracles and fulfill promises, as seen in the stories of Abraham and Sarah (Genesis 18:14) and the Virgin Birth (Luke 1:37). It serves as a reminder of God's ability to bring about His purposes, regardless of human limitations. This truth encourages faith and trust in God's power and plan, reinforcing the message that salvation and transformation are possible through Him alone.

“Jesus looked at them…” (Mark 10:27a)

• The Savior’s gaze is purposeful—He sees the disciples’ confusion after His teaching on wealth and the kingdom (Mark 10:23-26).

• His look carries compassion and authority, a pattern seen when He looks with grief at hardened hearts (Mark 3:5) or turns to Peter after the denial (Luke 22:61).

• Scripture often links the Lord’s look with revelation and care, as when “the LORD turned and looked at Gideon” before assuring him of victory (Judges 6:14).

• By locking eyes, Jesus signals that what follows is not mere opinion but divine truth; He is about to explain the humanly impossible path to salvation.

“…‘With man this is impossible…’” (Mark 10:27b)

• Jesus confirms the disciples’ realization that no amount of good deeds, status, or effort can secure eternal life (Isaiah 64:6;Romans 3:23).

• Salvation, the subject of the wider passage, lies outside human reach—like a camel through a needle’s eye (Mark 10:25).

• Other examples of human impossibility:

– A leopard changing its spots (Jeremiah 13:23).

– Self-resurrection (John 11:39-44, note Martha’s protest).

– Earning grace (Ephesians 2:8-9).

• The statement humbles pride and dispels illusions of self-sufficiency.

“…‘but not with God.’” (Mark 10:27c)

• The contrast shifts the focus from human limitation to divine capability.

• God’s question to Abraham—“Is anything too difficult for the LORD?” (Genesis 18:14)—echoes here.

• When Moses doubted feeding Israel, the LORD replied, “Is the LORD’s arm too short?” (Numbers 11:23).

• God alone bridges the gulf our sin creates, fulfilling what we cannot (Romans 5:6-8).

• The phrase assures that God’s redemptive plan overrides every barrier, including wealth’s grip on the human heart.

“…‘For all things are possible with God.’” (Mark 10:27d)

• “All things” in context centers on salvation, yet extends to every promise consistent with God’s character (Jeremiah 32:27;Luke 1:37).

• Jesus’ identical affirmation inMatthew 19:26 andLuke 18:27 reinforces the certainty.

• Practical implications:

– Transformation of the hardest sinner (1 Timothy 1:15-16).

– Provision in hopeless need (Philippians 4:19).

– Strength to obey difficult commands (Philippians 4:13).

– Ultimate victory over death (1 Corinthians 15:54-57).

• God’s omnipotence invites faith: “Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine…” (Ephesians 3:20).

Jesus’ compassionate look prepares the disciples for a truth that shatters self-reliance: human effort cannot unlock eternal life. Yet God’s limitless power makes the impossible possible, providing salvation and fulfilling every promise that aligns with His will. Trust rests not in what we can do, but in the God for whom nothing is impossible.