What does Mark 10:5 Mean?

Context Summary

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

¹  Jesus disputes with the Pharisees concerning divorce;
¹³  blesses the children that are brought unto him;
¹⁷  resolves a rich man how he may inherit everlasting life;
²³  tells his disciples of the danger of riches;
²⁸  promises rewards to those who forsake all for the gospel;
³²  foretells his death and resurrection;
³⁵  bids the two ambitious suitors to think rather of suffering with him;
⁴⁶  and restores to Bartimaeus his sight