The man"s superficial understanding of God"s standards became apparent in his claim that he had kept all those commandments from his youth up. He regarded obedience simply as external conformity without internal purity (cf. Philippians 3:6). This was the natural implication and consequence of the Pharisees" teaching. At age12 , a Jewish boy became a "son of the covenant" (Heb. bar miswah, from which comes Bar Mitzvah). The Jews regarded themselves as responsible for their obedience to the Law from that age on. [1] It is probably from this time that the man meant he had observed the law. [source][source][source]
Context Summary
Mark 10:1-22 - The Divine Law Of Marriage
God made one man for one woman; therefore divorce is not permissible, unless the one act be committed which severs the nuptial tie. Then only is the bond broken by which husband and wife are one. There should be no compulsory celibacy. Some can live the single life; others cannot. Each must work out his own possibilities, and none may judge another.
It would appear that the fathers brought the little ones. They had a truer perception of the heart of Jesus than the disciples. All through the ages men have supposed that strength, wisdom, and wealth have the greatest attractions for our Lord, whereas it is precisely the reverse. Of such is His Kingdom.
Youth, with all its fervor and impetuosity, is very beautiful to the Lord Jesus. In this case it was combined with station, high standing, and wealth. It is not necessary that all should sell their goods, and give away the proceeds; indeed, it is often harder to retain and administer them rightly for God. But it was necessary for Christ to prove to this young man that he was not living the life of love, as he seemed to suppose. That alone can fulfill the law, and secure the highest and most perfect blessedness of which we are capable. It was a severe but necessary test for this young man. [source]
Chapter Summary: Mark 10
1Jesus disputes with the Pharisees concerning divorce; 13blesses the children that are brought unto him; 17resolves a rich man how he may inherit everlasting life; 23tells his disciples of the danger of riches; 28promises rewards to those who forsake all for the gospel; 32foretells his death and resurrection; 35bids the two ambitious suitors to think rather of suffering with him; 46and restores to Bartimaeus his sight
Greek Commentary for Mark 10:20
All these [ταυτα παντα] Literally, these all (of them). [source]
1 Timothy 4:12Thy youth [σου της νεοτητος] Genitive case of old word (from νεος neos) as in Mark 10:20. Be thou (γινου ginou). Present middle imperative of γινομαι ginomai “Keep on becoming thou.” An ensample Old word from τυπτω tuptō a type. Pauline use of the word (1 Thessalonians 1:7; 2 Thessalonians 3:9; Philemon 3:17; Titus 2:7). To them that believe (των πιστων tōn pistōn). Objective genitive. In word In conversation as well as in public speech. In manner of life (εν αναστροπηι en anastrophēi). “In bearing” (Galatians 1:13; Ephesians 4:22). In purity Old word from αγνευω hagneuō Sinlessness of life. Used of a Nazirite (Numbers 6:2,Numbers 6:21). Only here and 1 Timothy 5:2 in N.T. [source]
What do the individual words in Mark 10:20 mean?
-Andhe was sayingto HimTeachertheseallI have keptfrom[the] youthof me
Parse: Noun, Vocative Masculine Singular
Root: διδάσκαλος
Sense: a teacher. 2 in the NT one who teaches concerning the things of God, and the duties of man.
Greek Commentary for Mark 10:20
Literally, these all (of them). [source]
Reverse Greek Commentary Search for Mark 10:20
Rare in N.T. See John 7:19; Romans 2:13, Romans 2:25( πράσσῃς ). Τηρεῖν toobserve the law, the tradition, the commandment, Matthew 19:17; Mark 7:9; John 14:15; Acts 15:5James 2:10: πληροῦν tofulfill the law, Romans 13:8; Galatians 5:14; comp. ἀναπληροῦν Galatians 6:2: φυλάσσειν tokeep or guard the law, Acts 7:53; Acts 21:24; Galatians 6:13: also with commandments, word of God or of Christ, ordinances of the law, Matthew 19:20; Mark 10:20; Luke 11:28; John 12:47; Romans 2:26. Τελεῖν tocarry out the law, Romans 2:27; James 2:8. Ποιῆσαι is to perform what the law commands: τηρεῖν toobserve, keep an eye on with the result of performing: φυλάσσειν toguard against violation: τελεῖν tobring to fulfillment in action. [source]
Genitive case of old word (from νεος neos) as in Mark 10:20. Be thou (γινου ginou). Present middle imperative of γινομαι ginomai “Keep on becoming thou.” An ensample Old word from τυπτω tuptō a type. Pauline use of the word (1 Thessalonians 1:7; 2 Thessalonians 3:9; Philemon 3:17; Titus 2:7). To them that believe (των πιστων tōn pistōn). Objective genitive. In word In conversation as well as in public speech. In manner of life (εν αναστροπηι en anastrophēi). “In bearing” (Galatians 1:13; Ephesians 4:22). In purity Old word from αγνευω hagneuō Sinlessness of life. Used of a Nazirite (Numbers 6:2, Numbers 6:21). Only here and 1 Timothy 5:2 in N.T. [source]