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, “And 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?” Berean Annotated Bible Those who heard this asked, “Who then 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?" 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThose who heard this asked, “Who then can be saved?” World English Bible Those who heard it said, “Then who can be saved?” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd those who heard, said, “And who is able to be saved?” Berean Literal Bible And those having heard said, “And 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 BibleAnd 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 BibleThose 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 TestamentAnd 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 (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) 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 Those who heard this asked, 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?” “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. 2 Kings 7:2 But the officer on whose arm the king leaned answered the man of God, “Look, even if the LORD were to make windows in heaven, could this really happen?” “You will see it with your own eyes,” replied Elisha, “but you will not eat any of it.” 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, Jump to Previous Able Exclaimed Heard Hearers Present Salvation SavedJump to Next Able Exclaimed Heard Hearers Present Salvation SavedLuke 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 asked, The listeners, including the disciples and others nearby, were startled by Jesus’ warning about the difficulty wealth can create for entering God’s kingdom. In their culture, prosperity was commonly viewed as evidence of God’s blessing, so the exclusion of the rich seemed to challenge accepted assumptions about who stood favorably before God. Mat 19:25 When the disciples heard this, they were greatly astonished… “Who then can be saved?” If those regarded as especially blessed could not be saved by their wealth, the listeners recognized that no one could secure salvation by status, possessions, or personal righteousness. Their question exposes humanity’s shared need for God’s saving grace. Mat 19:26 Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible… Persons / Places / Events 1. JesusThe central figure in this passage, Jesus is teaching about the kingdom of God and the challenges of entering it, particularly for the wealthy. 2. Disciples Followers of Jesus who are present during this teaching. They are often depicted as struggling to understand the full implications of Jesus' teachings. 3. Rich Young Ruler Although not directly mentioned in verse 26, the context of this verse follows the encounter with the rich young ruler, who struggles with the call to give up his wealth to follow Jesus. 4. Crowd The broader group of people who are listening to Jesus' teachings, including the disciples and others who are curious about His message. 5. Kingdom of God A central theme in Jesus' teachings, representing the reign and rule of God, both in the present and future. Teaching Points The Challenge of WealthWealth can be a significant barrier to entering the kingdom of God because it often leads to self-reliance rather than dependence on God. Human Limitations The disciples' question, "Who then can be saved?" highlights human limitations and the need for divine intervention in salvation. God's Omnipotence The assurance that "what is impossible with man is possible with God" (Luke 18:27) reminds believers of God's unlimited power and ability to save. Dependence on God Believers are called to rely on God's strength and provision rather than their own resources or abilities. Faith and Trust Entering the kingdom of God requires faith and trust in God's promises and His ability to accomplish what seems impossible. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Luke 18:26?2. How does Luke 18:26 challenge our understanding of salvation's possibility through God alone? 3. What does Luke 18:26 reveal about human limitations in achieving salvation? 4. How can we apply the lesson of Luke 18:26 to our daily faith? 5. Connect Luke 18:26 with Ephesians 2:8-9 on grace and salvation. 6. How does Luke 18:26 encourage reliance on God's power in difficult situations? 7. How does Luke 18:26 challenge the concept of salvation by works? 8. What does Luke 18:26 imply about the nature of salvation? 9. How does Luke 18:26 relate to the idea of divine grace? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 18? (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. Luke 18:26 captures the stunned response of listeners who realize salvation cannot be secured by status, wealth, or human effort. Their question sets the stage for Jesus to declare that only God can accomplish what is impossible for people—namely, bringing sinners into His kingdom through divine grace. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Those whoοἱ (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. Additonal Resources Luke 18:26 Blue Letter BibleLuke 18:26 Bible Gateway Luke 18:26 Bible.com Luke 18:26 NIV |
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