Peter began to tell him, “Behold, we have left all, and have followed you.”
Parallel translations
- KJV Then Peter began to say unto him, Lo, we have left all, and have followed thee.
- BSB Peter began to say to Him, “Look, we have left everything and followed You.”
- NKJV Then Peter began to say to Him, “See, we have left all and followed You.”
- NASB Peter began to say to Him, “Behold, we have left everything and have followed You.”
- NLT Then Peter began to speak up. “We’ve given up everything to follow you,” he said.
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Quick answer
Peter points out that the disciples have left everything to follow Jesus. His words mix genuine sacrifice with a hint of expectation about reward.
Overview
In contrast to the rich man who would not let go, Peter notes that the Twelve have done what was asked. There is honest devotion here, though perhaps also a desire to know what they will gain. Jesus responds graciously, assuring that no sacrifice for him goes unrewarded.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 7
- Matt 19:27–30Then Peter answered, “Behold, we have left everything, and followed you. What then will we have?”
- Luke 14:33So therefore whoever of you who doesn’t renounce all that he has, he can’t be my disciple.
- Luke 18:28–30Peter said, “Look, we have left everything, and followed you.”
- Mark 1:16–20Passing along by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew the brother of Simon casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen.
- Phil 3:7–9However, I consider those things that were gain to me as a loss for Christ.
- Matt 4:22They immediately left the boat and their father, and followed him.
- Matt 4:20They immediately left their nets and followed him.
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Mark drives urgently to the cross, showing Jesus the Son of God as the suffering Servant who 'came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.'
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