23 As the political constitution of the Jewish commonwealth rendered
it practically impossible to acquire great possessions without
oppressing others, riches were a hindrance and are largely lost in the
readjustments of that day. No rich man, as such, will enter.
26 See Jer_32:17; Luk_1:37.
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20 James and John were the sons of Zebedee (Mar_:10:35). Our Lord
called them “sons of thunder” (Mar_3:17), to indicate their
tempestuous and violent disposition. The gentleness and love of John's
writings are not the reflection of his character, but of the restraint
of the inspiring Spirit. They ce... [ Continue Reading ]