Mark 10:19
You know the commandments: 'Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not bear false witness, do not cheat others, honor your father and mother.'"
You know the commandments
This phrase indicates Jesus' acknowledgment of the rich young ruler's familiarity with the Mosaic Law. The Greek word for "know" is "oida," which implies an understanding or recognition. Jesus is emphasizing the importance of the commandments as foundational to Jewish life and faith, reminding the listener of their deep-rooted presence in the cultural and religious consciousness of the time.

Do not murder
The commandment against murder is rooted in the sanctity of life, a principle that is central to Judeo-Christian ethics. The Greek word "phoneuō" is used here, which means to kill or slay. This commandment reflects the belief that life is a divine gift, and taking it unjustly is a grave sin against God and humanity.

Do not commit adultery
This commandment underscores the sanctity of marriage. The Greek term "moicheuō" refers to sexual relations outside the bonds of marriage. In the historical context, adultery was seen as a violation of the covenantal relationship between husband and wife, reflecting the broader covenant between God and His people.

Do not steal
The prohibition against stealing, "kleptō" in Greek, addresses the respect for others' property and rights. This commandment is a call to integrity and honesty, foundational values in building a just and equitable society.

Do not bear false witness
The Greek word "pseudomartyreō" means to lie or give false testimony. This commandment highlights the importance of truthfulness and integrity in maintaining justice and trust within the community. Bearing false witness can lead to the destruction of reputations and the miscarriage of justice.

Do not defraud
Unique to Mark's account, this commandment, "apostereō" in Greek, means to deprive or cheat someone of what is rightfully theirs. It emphasizes fairness and justice in dealings with others, reflecting God's desire for His people to live righteously and justly.

Honor your father and mother
The commandment to honor one's parents, "timaō" in Greek, involves respect, care, and obedience. This reflects the biblical principle of family as a fundamental unit of society and the importance of maintaining strong familial relationships as a reflection of our relationship with God.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jesus Christ
The central figure in this passage, Jesus is teaching about the commandments and the path to eternal life.

2. The Rich Young Ruler
Although not directly mentioned in this verse, he is the one Jesus is addressing. He approaches Jesus seeking guidance on inheriting eternal life.

3. The Commandments
Jesus refers to the Mosaic Law, specifically the Ten Commandments, which are foundational to Jewish ethical and moral conduct.

4. The Disciples
Present during this interaction, they are learning from Jesus' teachings and observing His interactions with others.

5. Judea
The region where this event takes place, a significant area in Jesus' ministry.
Teaching Points
Understanding the Commandments
Jesus emphasizes the importance of the commandments as a guide for righteous living. They are not just rules but a reflection of God's holy character.

Moral Integrity
The commandments Jesus lists focus on interpersonal relationships, highlighting the importance of integrity, honesty, and respect in our dealings with others.

Beyond Legalism
While Jesus lists the commandments, His broader teaching points to the need for a heart transformation, not just external adherence to rules.

The Role of Wealth
In the broader context, Jesus challenges the rich young ruler to consider the role of wealth in his life, prompting us to reflect on what might hinder our relationship with God.

Honoring Relationships
The inclusion of honoring one's parents underscores the value of family and respect within the Christian life.
Bible Study Questions
1. How do the commandments listed in Mark 10:19 relate to the overall message of the Gospel?

2. In what ways can we ensure that our adherence to God's commandments goes beyond mere legalism to genuine heart transformation?

3. How does the account of the rich young ruler challenge us to evaluate our own priorities and attachments?

4. What practical steps can we take to honor our parents and maintain integrity in our relationships, as emphasized in this passage?

5. How do the teachings of Jesus in Mark 10:19 connect with Paul's writings in Romans 13:9 and Ephesians 6:1-3 regarding love and obedience?
Connections to Other Scriptures
Exodus 20:12-16
The original listing of the Ten Commandments, which Jesus references in His conversation.

Matthew 19:16-22
A parallel account of the rich young ruler, providing additional context and details.

Romans 13:9
Paul reiterates the commandments, emphasizing love as the fulfillment of the law.

James 2:10-11
Discusses the importance of keeping the whole law, highlighting the interconnectedness of the commandments.

Ephesians 6:1-3
Paul instructs children to obey their parents, echoing the commandment to honor one's father and mother.
The Excellences of the Young RulerA. Rowland Mark 10:17-21
A Defective CharacterC. S. Robinson, D. D.Mark 10:17-22
A Good Answer, If TrueT. Manton, D. D.Mark 10:17-22
All These have I Observed from My YouthB. Beddome, M. A.Mark 10:17-22
Character TestsW. M. Taylor, D. D.Mark 10:17-22
Commandment KeepingT. T. Lynch.Mark 10:17-22
Ebb and FloodT. T. Lynch.Mark 10:17-22
Eternal Life a GiftLyman Abbot, D. D.Mark 10:17-22
Gain Though LossT. T. Lynch.Mark 10:17-22
Glad Though GrievedT. T. Lynch.Mark 10:17-22
Life EternalA. Watson, D. D.Mark 10:17-22
No Heaven Without MeritT. T. Lynch.Mark 10:17-22
On Characters of Imperfect GoodnessHugh Blair, D. D.Mark 10:17-22
Privilege a TrialT. T. Lynch.Mark 10:17-22
The Beauty of an Amiable CharacterT. T. Lynch.Mark 10:17-22
The Disease Pointed OutA. Watson, D. D.Mark 10:17-22
The Goodness of GodMark 10:17-22
The Great InquiryA.F. Muir Mark 10:17-22
The Great RefusalW. M. Taylor, D. D.Mark 10:17-22
The Rich Young Man's Question and CarriageS. Charnocke, B. D.Mark 10:17-22
The Rich Young RulerR. Green Mark 10:17-22
The Splendid Young ManDr. Talmage.Mark 10:17-22
Virtue Dependent Upon WealthT. T. Lynch.Mark 10:17-22
The Rich Man's TemptationE. Johnson Mark 10:17-23
The Rich Young Ruler's RefusalJ.J. Given Mark 10:17-31
People
Bartimaeus, David, James, Jesus, John, Peter, Timaeus, Zabdi, Zebedee
Places
Jericho, Jordan River, Judea, Nazareth, Road to Jerusalem
Topics
Adultery, Bear, Commandments, Commands, Commit, Death, Deceit, Defraud, Evidence, Giving, Hast, Honor, Honour, Kill, Law, Lie, Married, Mayest, Money, Murder, Steal, Testimony, Untrue, Witness, Yours
Dictionary of Bible Themes
Mark 10:19

     2333   Christ, attitude to OT
     5040   murder
     5218   authority, in home
     5318   fraud
     5414   money, stewardship
     5555   stealing
     5625   witnesses, false
     5719   mothers, responsibilities
     6242   adultery
     8716   dishonesty, examples
     8751   false witness

Mark 10:13-31

     5554   status

Mark 10:17-19

     5731   parents

Mark 10:17-21

     8116   discipleship, cost
     8142   religion

Mark 10:17-22

     2426   gospel, responses
     5503   rich, the
     8131   guidance, results
     8822   self-justification

Mark 10:17-23

     5919   popularity
     8812   riches, ungodly use

Mark 10:17-30

     5381   law, letter and spirit

Mark 10:18-19

     5685   fathers, responsibilities

Library
June 21 Morning
Christ suffered for us, leaving us an example that ye should follow his steps.--I Peter 2:21. Even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister.--Whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all. Jesus of Nazareth . . . went about doing good.--Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. The meekness and gentleness of Christ.--In lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. Father, forgive them: for they know not what they do.--Be
Anonymous—Daily Light on the Daily Path

June 19 Evening
Gold tried in the fire.--REV. 3.18. There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel's, but he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life. Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you.--Now for
Anonymous—Daily Light on the Daily Path

Christ on the Road to the Cross
'And they were in the way going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus went before them: and they were amazed; and as they followed they were afraid.' --Mark x. 32. We learn from John's Gospel that the resurrection of Lazarus precipitated the determination of the Jewish authorities to put Christ to death; and that immediately thereafter there was held the council at which, by the advice of Caiaphas, the formal decision was come to. Thereupon our Lord withdrew Himself into the wilderness which stretches south
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture

Bartimaeus
Blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging.'--Mark x. 46. The narrative of this miracle is contained in all the Synoptical Gospels, but the accounts differ in two respects--as to the number of men restored to sight, and as to the scene of the miracle. Matthew tells us that there were two men healed, and agrees with Mark in placing the miracle as Jesus was leaving Jericho. Mark says that there was one, and that the place was outside the gate in departing. Luke, on the other
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture

An Eager Coming
'And he, casting away his garment, rose, and came to Jesus.'--Mark x. 50. Mark's vivid picture--long wail of the man, crowd silencing him, but wheeling round when Christ calls him--and the quick energy of the beggar, flinging away his cloak, springing to his feet--and blind as he was, groping his way. I. What we mean by coming to Jesus:--faith, communion, occupation of mind, heart, and will. II. How eagerly we shall come when we are conscious of need. This man wanted his eyesight: do we not want
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture

Love's Question
'What wilt thou that I should do unto thee?'--Mark x. 51. 'What wilt Thou have me to do!'--Acts ix. 6. Christ asks the first question of a petitioner, and the answer is a prayer for sight. Saul asks the second question of Jesus, and the answer is a command. Different as they are, we may bring them together. The one is the voice of love, desiring to be besought in order that it may bestow; the other is the voice of love, desiring to be commanded in order that it may obey. Love delights in knowing,
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture

Children and Childlike Men
'And they brought young children to Him, that He should touch them: and His disciples rebuked those that brought them. 14. But when Jesus saw it, He was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto Me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. 15. Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.' --Mark x. 13-15. It was natural that the parents should have wanted Christ's blessing, so
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture

Almost a Disciple
'And when He was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to Him, and asked Him. Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life! 18. And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou Me good! there is none good but one, that is, God. 19. Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother. 20. And he answered and said unto Him, Master, all these have I observed from my youth,
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture

Dignity and Service
'And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, come unto Him, saying, Master, we would that Thou shouldest do for us whatsoever we shall desire. 36. And He said unto them, What would ye that I should do for you? 37. They said unto Him, Grant unto us that we may sit, one on Thy right hand, and the other on Thy left hand, in Thy glory. 38. But Jesus said unto them, Ye know not what ye ask: can ye drink of the cup that I drink of! and he baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with! 39. And they said
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture

November the Second Leading to Christ
"Suffer little children to come unto Me." --MARK x. 13-22. "Unto Me!" We must not keep them at any half-way house. We are so prone to be satisfied if only we bring them a little way along the road. If we get them to pray! If we get them to attend the Lord's house! If we get them to be truthful and gentle! All of which is unspeakably good. It is a blessed thing to be in "the ways of Zion"; it is a far more blessed thing to be in the palace with Zion's King and Lord. When we are dealing with little
John Henry Jowett—My Daily Meditation for the Circling Year

The Lord Our Righteousness
Jeremiah 23:6 -- "The Lord our Righteousness." Whoever is acquainted with the nature of mankind in general, or the propensity of his own heart in particular, must acknowledge, that self- righteousness is the last idol that is rooted out of the heart: being once born under a covenant of works, it is natural for us all to have recourse to a covenant of works, for our everlasting salvation. And we have contracted such devilish pride, by our fall from God, that we would, if not wholly, yet in part at
George Whitefield—Selected Sermons of George Whitefield

Children Brought to Christ, and not to the Font
The Scripture before us is by several of the champions on the other side exhibited to the people as a rebuke to me. Their reasoning is rather ingenious than forcible: forsooth, because the disciples incurred the displeasure of Jesus Christ by keeping back the little children from coming to Him, therefore Jesus Christ is greatly displeased with me, and with all others like me, for keeping children from the font, and the performance there enacted; and specially displeased with me for exposing the Anglican
Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 10: 1864

The Blind Beggar
This morning I shall address myself most particularly to the poor and blind souls here to-day. The poor blind man's faith described in this passage of Scripture, is a fit picture of the faith which I pray God you may be enabled to exert to the saving of your souls. We shall notice the origin of his faith, how his faith perceived its opportunity when Jesus passed by; we shall listen to his faith while it cries and begs; we shall look upon his faith while it leaps in joyous obedience to the divine
Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 5: 1859

The Hardness of the Way.
"Children, how hard is it!"--St. Mark x. 24. I suspect there is scarcely a young man rich and thoughtful who is not ready to feel our Lord's treatment of this young man hard. He is apt to ask, "Why should it be difficult for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of heaven?" He is ready to look upon the natural fact as an arbitrary decree, arising, shall I say? from some prejudice in the divine mind, or at least from some objection to the joys of well-being, as regarded from the creatures' side.
George MacDonald—Unspoken Sermons

The Domestic Relation.
When we speak of home life with its relations and duties we are not digressing from the subject of gospel light. Nowhere does the light of Christianity shine so peaceful and beautiful as in the home. Nowhere is the power of its influence so felt as in the home circle. The public worship of Christians is an inspiring scene, but nothing apparently is so heavenly as the sacred family altar. A father and mother whose hearts are filled with holy love together with happy, obedient children bowing together
Charles Ebert Orr—The Gospel Day

The Careless Sinner Awakened.
1, 2. It is too supposable a case that this Treatise may come into such hands.--3, 4. Since many, not grossly vicious, fail under that character.--5, 6. A more particular illustration of this case, with an appeal to the reader, whether it be not his own.--7 to 9. Expostulation with such.--10 to 12. More particularly--From acknowledged principles relating to the Nature of Got, his universal presence, agency, and perfection.--13. From a view of personal obligations to him.--14. From the danger Of this
Philip Doddridge—The Rise and Progress of Religion in the Soul

The Value of Life
Whatever our present conceptions of Jesus Christ may be, we ought to approach our study of his teachings with a sense of reverence. With the slenderest human means at his disposal, within a brief span of time, he raised our understanding of God and of human life to new levels forever, and set forces in motion which revolutionized history. Of his teachings we have only fragments, but they have an inexhaustible vitality. In this course we are to examine these as our source material in order to discover,
Walter Rauschenbusch—The Social Principles of Jesus

Tenth Lesson. What Wilt Thou?'
What wilt thou?' Or, Prayer must be Definite. And Jesus answered him, and said, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee?'--Mark x. 51; Luke xviii. 41. THE blind man had been crying out aloud, and that a great deal, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me.' The cry had reached the ear of the Lord; He knew what he wanted, and was ready to grant it him. But ere He does it, He asks him: What wilt thou that I should do unto thee?' He wants to hear from his own lips, not only the general petition
Andrew Murray—With Christ in the School of Prayer

Questions and Answers--Sorrowful Cases--Testimonies from those who have Visited Canada--Stewardship.
Questions and Answers--Sorrowful Cases--Testimonies from those who have visited Canada--Stewardship. The fallowing plain answers to practical questions, are written by those well acquainted with the work:-- I. "Are these children really street Arabs? If not, where do you find so many?" In the early days of the work, before the establishment of School Boards and kindred institutions, a large proportion of the children were actually taken from the streets. Now, the rescue work begins farther back,
Clara M. S. Lowe—God's Answers

The Journey to Jerusalem
"And they went in the way going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus went before them; and they were amazed; and as they followed, they were afraid."--Mark 10:32. "Jesu, was hat dich getrieben." [38]Laurentius Laurenti. transl., Sarah Findlater, 1855 Jesus! what was that which drew Thee To Jerusalem's ancient gate? Ah! the love that burned so truly, Would not suffer Thee to wait! On Thou journeyedst, thus securing Me a city more enduring! To my spirit now draw nearer, Lord, as to Jerusalem! Let each moment
Jane Borthwick—Hymns from the Land of Luther

The Footsteps
"Ye shall indeed drink of the cup that I drink of."--Mark x. 39. Mechthild of Hellfde, 1277. tr., Emma Frances Bevan, 1899 Behold, My bride, how fair My mouth, Mine eyes; My heart is glowing fire, My hand is grace-- And see how swift My foot, and follow Me. For thou with Me shalt scorned and martyred be, Betrayed by envy, tempted in the wilds, And seized by hate, and bound by calumny; And they shall bind thine eyes lest thou should'st see, By hiding Mine eternal truth from thee. And they shall scourge
Frances Bevan—Hymns of Ter Steegen and Others (Second Series)

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