Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The disciples were even more amazed, and said to each other, “Who then can be saved?” New Living Translation The disciples were astounded. “Then who in the world can be saved?” they asked. English Standard Version And they were exceedingly astonished, and said to him, “Then who can be saved?” Berean Standard Bible They were even more astonished and said to one another, “Who then can be saved?” Berean Literal Bible And they were exceedingly astonished, saying among themselves, "Then who is able to be saved?" King James Bible And they were astonished out of measure, saying among themselves, Who then can be saved? New King James Version And they were greatly astonished, saying among themselves, “Who then can be saved?” New American Standard Bible And they were even more astonished, and said to Him, “Then who can be saved?” NASB 1995 They were even more astonished and said to Him, “Then who can be saved?” NASB 1977 And they were even more astonished and said to Him, “Then who can be saved?” Legacy Standard Bible And they were even more astonished, saying to Him, “Then who can be saved?” Amplified Bible They were completely and utterly astonished, and said to Him, “Then who can be saved [from the wrath of God]?” Christian Standard Bible They were even more astonished, saying to one another, “Then who can be saved? ” Holman Christian Standard Bible So they were even more astonished, saying to one another, “Then who can be saved?” American Standard Version And they were astonished exceedingly, saying unto him, Then who can be saved? Contemporary English Version Jesus' disciples were even more amazed. They asked each other, "How can anyone ever be saved?" English Revised Version And they were astonished exceedingly, saying unto him, Then who can be saved? GOD'S WORD® Translation This amazed his disciples more than ever. They asked each other, "Who, then, can be saved?" Good News Translation At this the disciples were completely amazed and asked one another, "Who, then, can be saved?" International Standard Version The disciples were utterly amazed and asked one another, "Then who can be saved?" Majority Standard Bible They were even more astonished and said to one another, “Who then can be saved?” NET Bible They were even more astonished and said to one another, "Then who can be saved?" New Heart English Bible They were exceedingly astonished, saying to him, "Then who can be saved?" Webster's Bible Translation And they were astonished beyond measure, saying among themselves, Who then can be saved? Weymouth New Testament They were astonished beyond measure, and said to one another, "Who then *can* be saved?" World English Bible They were exceedingly astonished, saying to him, “Then who can be saved?” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd they were astonished beyond measure, saying to themselves, “And who is able to be saved?” Berean Literal Bible And they were exceedingly astonished, saying among themselves, "Then who is able to be saved?" Young's Literal Translation And they were astonished beyond measure, saying unto themselves, 'And who is able to be saved?' Smith's Literal Translation And they were struck with amazement, excessively, saying to themselves, And who can be saved. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWho wondered the more, saying among themselves: Who then can be saved? Catholic Public Domain Version And they wondered even more, saying among themselves, “Who, then, can be saved?” New American Bible They were exceedingly astonished and said among themselves, “Then who can be saved?” New Revised Standard Version They were greatly astounded and said to one another, “Then who can be saved?” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut they were the more surprised, saying among themselves, Who then can be saved? Aramaic Bible in Plain English But they were all the more astonished, and they were saying among themselves, “Who can be saved?” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd they were astonished beyond measure, and said among themselves: Who, then, can be saved? Godbey New Testament And they were astonished exceedingly, saying to one another, And who is able to be saved? Haweis New Testament And they were exceedingly amazed, saying among themselves, Who then can be saved? Mace New Testament at this they were more amazed than before, and said to one another, how then can such a man be saved? Weymouth New Testament They were astonished beyond measure, and said to one another, "Who then *can* be saved?" Worrell New Testament And they were being exceedingly astonished, saying to Him, "And who can be saved?" Worsley New Testament And they were exceedingly amazed, saying one to another, Who then can be saved? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Rich Young Man…25It 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 They were even more astonished and said to one another, “Who then can be saved?” 27Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God.”… Cross References Matthew 19:25 When the disciples heard this, they were greatly astonished and asked, “Who then can be saved?” Luke 18:26 Those who heard this asked, “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.” Luke 18:27 But Jesus said, “What is impossible with man is possible with God.” John 6:60 On hearing it, many of His disciples said, “This is a difficult teaching. Who can accept it?” John 6:68-69 Simon Peter replied, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life. / We believe and know that You are the Holy One of God.” Romans 8:3 For what the law was powerless to do in that it was weakened by the flesh, God did by sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful man, as an offering for sin. He thus condemned sin in the flesh, Romans 8:31 What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. 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. 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.” Numbers 11:23 The LORD answered Moses, “Is the LORD’s arm too short? Now you will see whether or not My word will come to pass.” Job 42:2 “I know that You can do all things and that no plan of Yours can be thwarted. Psalm 3:8 Salvation belongs to the LORD; may Your blessing be on Your people. Selah Psalm 37:39 The salvation of the righteous is from the LORD; He is their stronghold in time of trouble. Treasury of Scripture And they were astonished out of measure, saying among themselves, Who then can be saved? out. Mark 6:51 And he went up unto them into the ship; and the wind ceased: and they were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered. Mark 7:37 And were beyond measure astonished, saying, He hath done all things well: he maketh both the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak. 2 Corinthians 11:23 Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I am more; in labours more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft. Who. Luke 13:23 Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them, Luke 18:26 And they that heard it said, Who then can be saved? Acts 16:31 And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. Jump to Previous Able Amazed Astonished Disciples Exceedingly Greatly Measure Salvation Saved Surprised ThemselvesJump to Next Able Amazed Astonished Disciples Exceedingly Greatly Measure Salvation Saved Surprised ThemselvesMark 10 1. Jesus disputes with the Pharisees concerning divorce;13. blesses the children that are brought unto him; 17. resolves a rich man how he may inherit everlasting life; 23. tells his disciples of the danger of riches; 28. promises rewards to those who forsake all for the gospel; 32. foretells his death and resurrection; 35. bids the two ambitious suitors to think rather of suffering with him; 46. and restores to Bartimaeus his sight. They were even more astonished The phrase "even more astonished" indicates a heightened level of surprise and bewilderment among the disciples. The Greek word used here is "περισσῶς" (perissos), which conveys an abundance or exceeding measure. This astonishment is a reaction to Jesus' teaching about the difficulty for the rich to enter the kingdom of God. Historically, wealth was often seen as a sign of God's favor, so Jesus' statement challenged their cultural and religious assumptions. The disciples' astonishment reflects a moment of cognitive dissonance, where their understanding of righteousness and divine blessing is being radically redefined by Jesus. and said to one another Who then can be saved? Parallel Commentaries ... Greek They were even more astonishedἐξεπλήσσοντο (exeplēssonto) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 1605: To strike with panic or shock; I amaze, astonish. From ek and plesso; to strike with astonishment. [and] said λέγοντες (legontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. to πρὸς (pros) Preposition Strong's 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. one another, ἑαυτούς (heautous) Reflexive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 1438: Himself, herself, itself. “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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