Luke 18:26

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Those who heard this asked, “Who then can be saved?”

American Standard Version (1901)

And they that heard it said, Then who can be saved?

Bible in Basic English

And those who were present said, Then who may have salvation?

Douay-Rheims 1899

And they that heard it, said: Who then can be saved?

Free Bible Version

Those who heard this wondered, “Who can be saved then?”

Geneva Bible 1599

Then said they that heard it, And who then can be saued?

King James (Authorized) Version

And they that heard it said, Who then can be saved?

One Unity Resource Bible

Those who heard it said, “Then who can be saved?”

Translation for Translators

The Jews thought that God favored rich people, so they thought that if God did not save rich people, he would not save others, either. So one of the disciples who heard him say that replied, “If that is so, it seems that no one will be saved {that God will not save anyone} [RHQ]!”

Unlocked Literal Bible

Those hearing it said, “Then who can be saved?”

Noah Webster Bible

And they that heard it , said, Who then can be saved?

World English Bible

Those who heard it said, “Then who can be saved?”

Young's Literal Translation

And those who heard, said, 'And who is able to be saved?'

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.”²⁶Those who heard this asked, “Who then can be saved?”

Summary

This verse captures the disciples' astonishment at Jesus' teaching that it is difficult for the rich to enter the kingdom of God. It reflects the common belief that wealth was a sign of God's favor and thus ensured one's place in the kingdom. However, Jesus challenges this notion by emphasizing the importance of humility, dependence on God, and detachment from worldly possessions. The verse underscores the radical nature of discipleship, where true treasure lies in following Christ wholeheartedly rather than in material wealth.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

For, &c.--"At that rate none can be saved": "Well, it does pass human power, but not divine."

Luke 18:26

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.”²⁶Those who heard this asked, “Who then can be saved?”