Who shall not receive manifold more in this present time, and in the world to come life everlasting.

LUKE 18:30KJV
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Luke 18:30 (KJV)

What does Luke 18:30 mean?

Luke 18:30 promises that anyone who gives up things for Jesus will receive much more in this life, and in the age to come, will receive eternal life. Jesus is saying that sacrifices made for following him are not losses, but will be repaid many times over, both now and forever.

In this scene, Jesus is speaking to his disciples after Peter points out that they have left everything to follow him. Jesus assures them that their commitment will not go unrewarded. The verse highlights both present blessings and the promise of everlasting life, emphasizing that following Jesus brings real gain, not just in the distant future but also in the present.

The Greek behind Luke 18:30

  • "μνηστήρια" (polu — transliterated as "polu") means "more" or "many times more." The word stresses the abundance of what is received, not just a little extra, but much more than what was given up.
  • "ἐν τῷ καιρῷ τούτῳ" (en tō kairō toutō — "in this time") uses "καιρός" (kairos), which often refers to a specific, meaningful time rather than just any moment. Jesus is promising real, tangible blessings in the current life, not only in the future.
  • "ἐν τῷ αἰῶνι τῷ ἐρχομένῳ" (en tō aiōni tō erchomenō — "in the world to come") uses "αἰών" (aiōn), which is often understood as an age or era, not just the physical world. This points to the coming age of God's kingdom, not just life after death.
  • "ζωὴν αἰώνιον" (zōēn aiōnion — "life everlasting") combines "ζωή" (zōē, life) with "αἰώνιος" (aiōnios, everlasting), emphasizing not just endless existence but a quality of life that is full and unending.

Why Luke 18:30 matters

  • Luke 18:30 corrects the idea that following Jesus only brings hardship or loss; it emphasizes that God repays with abundance, both now and in eternity.
  • The verse connects to the broader conversation where Jesus challenges the rich ruler and reassures his disciples, showing that true reward comes from prioritizing God's kingdom.
  • The use of words like "kairos" and "aiōn" helps clarify that Jesus is talking about both present realities and the future age, not just a distant hope but a present experience of God's blessing.

Where else these words appear

“shall” Greek G618 · used in 11 verses

  • Mark 7:33 And he took him aside from the multitude, and put his fingers into his ears, and he spit, and touched his tongue;
  • Luke 16:25 But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.
  • Galatians 4:5 To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.

“everlasting” Greek G166 · used in 69 verses

  • Matthew 18:8 Wherefore if thy hand or thy foot offend thee, cut them off, and cast them from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life halt or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet to be cast into everlasting fire.
  • John 6:68 Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life.
  • 1 Timothy 6:19 Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

“time” Greek G2540 · used in 82 verses

  • Matthew 8:29 And, behold, they cried out, saying, What have we to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God? art thou come hither to torment us before the time?
  • John 7:6 Then Jesus said unto them, My time is not yet come: but your time is alway ready.
  • Ephesians 5:16 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

“not” Greek G3364 · used in 84 verses

  • Matthew 5:18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.
  • Luke 1:15 For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother's womb.
  • John 13:38 Jesus answered him, Wilt thou lay down thy life for my sake? Verily, verily, I say unto thee, The cock shall not crow, till thou hast denied me thrice.