And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel's,

MARK 10:29KJV
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Mark 10:29 (KJV)

What does Mark 10:29 mean?

Mark 10:29 records Jesus saying that anyone who has left behind family, home, or possessions for His sake and for the sake of the gospel will not go unnoticed or unrewarded. Jesus is assuring His followers that sacrifices made for Him and His message are seen and valued by God.

In this verse, Jesus is speaking to His disciples after Peter points out that they have left everything to follow Him. The situation comes right after Jesus’ conversation with the rich young man, who struggled to give up his wealth. Jesus’ words here highlight the real cost some people face when choosing to follow Him, but also stress that such sacrifices are meaningful and significant in God’s eyes.

The Greek behind Mark 10:29

  • "ἀφῆκεν" (aphēken, "left"): This word means to leave behind or abandon. It emphasizes the real, sometimes painful separation from people or things that can come with following Jesus.
  • "ἕνεκεν ἐμοῦ" (heneken emou, "for my sake"): This phrase shows that the motivation for leaving is not just any reason, but specifically because of loyalty to Jesus.
  • "καὶ τοῦ εὐαγγελίου" (kai tou euangeliou, "and the gospel's"): This adds that the sacrifice is also for the sake of spreading the good news, not just personal devotion to Jesus.

Why Mark 10:29 matters

  • Mark 10:29 clarifies that Jesus recognizes the real sacrifices His followers make, which may include family relationships, homes, or property.
  • This verse connects to the broader theme in Mark 10 about the cost of discipleship, especially following the story of the rich young man who struggled to give up his wealth.
  • It helps clear up the misunderstanding that following Jesus is always easy or comfortable; instead, Jesus openly acknowledges the difficulties and assures His followers that their sacrifices have lasting value.

Where else these words appear

“sake” Greek G1752 · used in 23 verses

  • Matthew 5:10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
  • Mark 8:35 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel's, the same shall save it.
  • Luke 21:12 But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name's sake.

“sisters” Greek G79 · used in 24 verses

  • Matthew 12:50 For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.
  • Luke 10:40 But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.
  • Acts 23:16 And when Paul's sister's son heard of their lying in wait, he went and entered into the castle, and told Paul.

“lands” Greek G68 · used in 34 verses

  • Matthew 6:28 And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:
  • Matthew 24:40 Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left.
  • Luke 8:34 When they that fed them saw what was done, they fled, and went and told it in the city and in the country.

“gospel's” Greek G2098 · used in 74 verses

  • Matthew 4:23 And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.
  • 1 Corinthians 9:12 If others be partakers of this power over you, are not we rather? Nevertheless we have not used this power; but suffer all things, lest we should hinder the gospel of Christ.
  • Philippians 1:5 For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now;