Luke 18:26
New International Version
Those who heard this asked, “Who then can be saved?”

New Living Translation
Those who heard this said, “Then who in the world can be saved?”

English Standard Version
Those who heard it said, “Then who can be saved?”

Berean Standard Bible
Those who heard this asked, “Who then can be saved?”

Berean Literal Bible
And those having heard said, "Then who is able to be saved?"

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

New King James Version
And those who heard it said, “Who then can be saved?”

New American Standard Bible
Those who heard Him said, “And so who can be saved?”

NASB 1995
They who heard it said, “Then who can be saved?”

NASB 1977
And they who heard it said, “Then who can be saved?”

Legacy Standard Bible
And those who heard it said, “Then who can be saved?”

Amplified Bible
And those who heard it said, “Then who can be saved?”

Christian Standard Bible
Those who heard this asked, “Then who can be saved? ”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Those who heard this asked, “Then who can be saved?”

American Standard Version
And they that heard it said, Then who can be saved?

Contemporary English Version
When the crowd heard this, they asked, "How can anyone ever be saved?"

English Revised Version
And they that heard it said, Then who can be saved?

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Those who heard him asked, "Who, then, can be saved?"

Good News Translation
The people who heard him asked, "Who, then, can be saved?"

International Standard Version
Those who were listening to Jesus asked, "Then who can be saved?"

Majority Standard Bible
Those who heard this asked, “Who then can be saved?”

NET Bible
Those who heard this said, "Then who can be saved?"

New Heart English Bible
Those who heard it said, "Then who can be saved?"

Webster's Bible Translation
And they that heard it, said, Who then can be saved?

Weymouth New Testament
"Who then can be saved?" exclaimed the hearers.

World English Bible
Those who heard it said, “Then who can be saved?”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And those who heard, said, “And who is able to be saved?”

Berean Literal Bible
And those having heard said, "Then who is able to be saved?"

Young's Literal Translation
And those who heard, said, 'And who is able to be saved?'

Smith's Literal Translation
And they having heard, said, And who can be saved?
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And they that heard it, said: Who then can be saved?

Catholic Public Domain Version
And those who were listening to this said, “Then who is able to be saved?”

New American Bible
Those who heard this said, “Then who can be saved?”

New Revised Standard Version
Those who heard it said, “Then who can be saved?”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Those who heard it said to him, Who then can be saved?

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Those who heard were saying to him, “And who can have life?”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And those who heard it said: Who, then, can be saved?

Godbey New Testament
And those hearing said, And who is able to be saved?

Haweis New Testament
And those who heard it said, Who then can be saved?

Mace New Testament
upon which the audience said, who then can be saved?

Weymouth New Testament
"Who then can be saved?" exclaimed the hearers.

Worrell New Testament
And those hearing it said, "And who can be saved?"

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

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
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.” 26 Those who heard this asked, “Who then can be saved?” 27But Jesus said, “What is impossible with man is possible with God.”…

Cross References
Matthew 19:25
When the disciples heard this, they were greatly astonished and asked, “Who then can be saved?”

Mark 10:26
They were even more astonished and said to one another, “Who then can be saved?”

Matthew 19:26
Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

Mark 10:27
Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God.”

Luke 1:37
For no word from God will ever fail.”

Genesis 18:14
Is anything too difficult for the LORD? At the appointed time I will return to you—in about a year—and Sarah will have a son.”

Jeremiah 32:17
“Oh, Lord GOD! You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too difficult for You!

Jeremiah 32:27
“Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh. Is anything too difficult for Me?

Job 42:2
“I know that You can do all things and that no plan of Yours can be thwarted.

Zechariah 8:6
This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “If this is impossible in the eyes of the remnant of this people in these days, should it also be impossible in My eyes?” declares the LORD of Hosts.

Matthew 17:20
“Because you have so little faith,” He answered. “For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”

Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.

Romans 8:31
What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

Ephesians 3:20
Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us,

Hebrews 7:25
Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them.


Treasury of Scripture

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,

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Luke 18
1. 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
This phrase refers to the audience present during Jesus' teaching. In the context of Luke 18, Jesus had just spoken to the rich young ruler and made a profound statement about the difficulty for the wealthy to enter the kingdom of God. The "those" likely includes the disciples and other followers who were often present during Jesus' teachings. Historically, this group would have been familiar with Jewish teachings and expectations regarding wealth and righteousness. The Greek word for "heard" (ἀκούσαντες, akousantes) implies not just hearing but understanding and processing the message, indicating that the listeners were grappling with the implications of Jesus' words.

asked
The act of asking here is significant. It shows a moment of reflection and perhaps confusion or concern among the listeners. The Greek word used is ἔλεγον (elegon), which can mean to ask or to say, indicating a verbal response to Jesus' challenging teaching. This reflects a common practice in Jewish learning, where questioning and dialogue were essential for understanding and growth in faith.

Who then
This phrase introduces a sense of urgency and concern. The listeners are trying to reconcile Jesus' teaching with their understanding of salvation. The Greek word for "who" (τίς, tis) is an interrogative pronoun, emphasizing the uncertainty and the need for clarification. The use of "then" (ἄρα, ara) suggests a logical conclusion or deduction from what has been previously stated, indicating that the listeners are trying to make sense of a seemingly impossible situation.

can be saved?
The concept of salvation is central to Christian theology. The Greek word for "saved" (σωθῆναι, sōthēnai) is a passive infinitive, indicating that salvation is something that happens to a person, not something they achieve on their own. This aligns with the conservative Christian perspective that salvation is a gift from God, not earned by human effort. The question reflects a deep theological concern: if the wealthy, who were often seen as blessed by God, struggle to be saved, what hope is there for others? This question sets the stage for Jesus' teaching on the nature of God's grace and the possibility of salvation for all who believe, regardless of their earthly status.

(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. Were theft guiltless here? Were they 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, in Mark 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 ...


Greek
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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