MARK 10:28 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
“Then Peter began to say unto him, Lo, we have left all, and have followed thee.”
Then Peter spoke up, we have left everything to follow you — the implicit claim behind Peter's statement is a question: we have done what the rich man refused to do — what do we receive? The leave everything of the disciples contrasts with the man's refusal to leave his wealth. Peter is noting, with some justification, that the disciples have made the sacrifice the rich man would not make.
Church Fathers on Mark 10:28
Although Peter had left but few things, still he calls these his all; for even a few things keep us by the bond of affection, so that he shall be beatified who leaves a few things.
And because it is not sufficient to have left all, he adds that which makes up perfection, 'and have followed thee.' As if he said, We have done what Thou hast commanded. What reward therefore wilt Thou give us?
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