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Genesis 18:14
Is any thing too hard for the LORD? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son.

Numbers 11:23
And the LORD said unto Moses, Is the LORD'S hand waxed short? thou shalt see now whether my word shall come to pass unto thee or not.

Job 42:2
I know that thou canst do everything, andthat no thought can be withholden from thee.

“With man this is impossible,
Here, Jesus acknowledges human limitations. The "this" refers to the preceding discussion about salvation and the difficulty for a rich person to enter the kingdom of heaven. In the cultural context of first-century Judaism, wealth was often seen as a sign of God's favor, making Jesus' statement countercultural and challenging. The impossibility with man underscores the inadequacy of human effort and merit in achieving salvation, pointing to the need for divine intervention.

but with God all things are possible.”
This phrase emphasizes God's omnipotence and sovereignty. It reassures the disciples that what is beyond human capability is within God's power. This statement connects to other biblical themes, such as God's ability to fulfill His promises (Genesis 18:14,Jeremiah 32:17) and His power to bring about salvation (Ephesians 2:8-9). It also foreshadows the redemptive work of Christ, where salvation is made possible through His sacrifice, not through human deeds. This declaration serves as a cornerstone of faith, encouraging believers to trust in God's power and provision.

- The physical gaze of Jesus underscores His personal engagement. He is not detached; He looks directly at His listeners, just as He did with the rich young ruler moments earlier (Matthew 19:22).

- Cross references reveal how often the Lord’s look carried both compassion and correction—Mark 10:21 notes, “Jesus looked at him and loved him,” before exposing the man’s attachment to wealth.

- This attentive look reminds us that Christ sees every heart (John 2:24-25) and nothing is hidden from His sight (Hebrews 4:13).

- Whenever Jesus speaks, divine authority is on display (Matthew 7:29).

- His words are Spirit and life (John 6:63), so what follows is not merely advice but the revealed will of God.

- As inJohn 3:3, His statements often overturn human assumptions and redirect listeners to eternal realities.

- The immediate “this” refers to salvation for those trusting in riches (Matthew 19:24-25), yet it also encompasses every human attempt to earn favor with God (Isaiah 64:6).

- Scripture repeatedly testifies to human inability:

•Jeremiah 13:23—Can the Ethiopian change his skin?

•Romans 3:10-12—None are righteous, none seek God.

- Our limits are not slight handicaps; they are absolute barriers apart from divine intervention.

- The contrast pivots on divine capability. God alone can bridge the gulf that sin created (Ephesians 2:4-5).

- The Lord takes the initiative:Luke 19:10—“The Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”

-Philippians 2:13 affirms, “for it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good pleasure,” spotlighting His active role in both the desire and completion of salvation.

- “All things” must be read in harmony with God’s character and promises; He cannot deny Himself (2 Timothy 2:13) or contradict His Word (Numbers 23:19).

- Salvation for the most hardened heart, deliverance from sin’s power, fulfillment of every covenant promise—none lie beyond His reach (Ephesians 3:20).

- Examples throughout Scripture illustrate this limitless power:

•Genesis 18:14—A barren Sarah conceives.

•Luke 1:37—Mary hears, “For nothing will be impossible with God.”

•Acts 9—Saul the persecutor becomes Paul the apostle, proving God’s capacity to transform.

Jesus’ steady gaze, authoritative speech, and definitive proclamation magnify both human helplessness and divine omnipotence.Matthew 19:26 is a call to abandon self-reliance and rest in God’s boundless ability to save, transform, and fulfill His purposes—because with Him, nothing is impossible.

With men this is impossible.--General as the words are in their form, we cannot help feeling that they must have seemed to the disciples to have rebuked their hasty judgment, not only as to the conditions of salvation generally, but as to the individual case before them. He, the Teacher, would still hope, as against hope, for one in whom He had seen so much to love and to admire. Their wider teaching is, of course, that wealth, though bringing with it many temptations, may be so used, through God's grace, as to be a help, not a hindrance, in that deliverance from evil which is implied in the word "salvation."