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Matthew
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And when they had heard this, the disciples wondered very much, saying: Who then can be saved?
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In response, Jesus looked at them with understanding and said, \\"What is impossible with man is possible with God.\\" With His gentle gaze, He quelled their fears and addressed their confusion, encouraging them by highlighting God’s omnipotence, thus igniting hope within them."},{"author-name":"Theophylact of Bulgaria","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c8989296bafed9104677d7_Theophylact%20of%20Bulgaria.png","category":"Holy Fathers and Teachers","century":11,"exegesis-text":"The compassionate disciples ask not out of personal need, as they too were destitute, but on behalf of all people."},{"author-name":"Euthymios Zigabenos","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c96d263b8c22d9c467bdab_no-pic-theosis.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":11,"exegesis-text":"They were distressed, not for their own sake, certainly, due to their poverty, but rather for the wealthy individuals. They perceived themselves in a role of educators, already enduring anguish and deeply lamenting the ruin of others, asking, \\"Who then can be saved among the affluent?\\""},{"author-name":"Nicephoros (Theotokis)","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c8958407451968d9c204fb_Nicephoros%20(Theotokis).png","category":"Christian Authors","century":18,"exegesis-text":"The followers of Jesus Christ were filled with wonder and astonishment upon hearing these words, as they focused solely on worldly strength and overlooked the tremendous power of divine grace. However, since they were of humble means and the message seemed directed at the wealthy, they questioned, ‘Who then can be saved?’ This reaction indicated that from that moment, they had embraced the responsibility of guiding and caring for the salvation of all humanity."},{"author-name":"Lopuchin A.P.","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c891400ee1341634d2276d_Lopuchin%20A.P..png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"Few wealthy individuals remain unattached to their riches, which caused the disciples to react with fear at this notion, leading them to cry out, \\"Who then can be saved?\\""},{"author-name":"Paul Matwejewski","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c8969f5be0d592d5a10576_Paul%20Matwejewski.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"Upon hearing this, the disciples were filled with amazement and questioned one another, ‘Who then can be saved?’ Although they themselves were poor, their confusion was not centered on their own circumstances but rather on the plight of others, among whom it would have been challenging to find those who were not in the same situation."},{"author-name":"Michail (Lusin)","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c89550c567e172d15b3055_Michail%20(Lusin).png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"\\"Who then can attain salvation?\\" If it proves to be challenging for the affluent to find salvation, given their numerous chances to assist their neighbors and, in turn, please God, then who will be saved? Alternatively, if the wealthy face such difficulty in salvation, which of them can actually be saved?"},{"author-name":"Gladkow B.I.","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c88bf0ceef8c96e09a6521_Gladkow%20B.I..png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"Upon hearing this analogy, and assuming that Christ was referring to wealthy individuals as a whole, the apostles were taken aback and inquired, ‘Who then can be saved?’"},{"author-name":"Abbot Panteleimon about the Trinity","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c96d263b8c22d9c467bdab_no-pic-theosis.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"The apostles found it challenging to fully comprehend the significance of the Savior's teachings regarding wealth. As devout Jews, they traditionally viewed wealth as a divine gift. Upon hearing Him, the disciples were deeply troubled and exclaimed, \\"If it is so hard for the rich, who possess ample resources for doing good, WHO CAN BE SAVED? Is it possible that many will attain salvation?\\" St. Clement of Alexandria remarks that they remained quite composed about relinquishing material possessions but recognized that they had not entirely overcome their desires. In response to why the disciples, despite their poverty, were anxious, Chrysostom explains, \\"Certainly, their profound love for all humanity and their growing role as its teachers caused them to worry for mankind’s salvation. This concern was particularly distressing to them.\\""},{"author-name":"Bogolepow D.P.","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c96d263b8c22d9c467bdab_no-pic-theosis.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"As the young man went away, Jesus, looking around to draw attention to His message, proclaimed, \\"How challenging it is for those who possess wealth to enter the kingdom of God!\\" The disciples were taken aback by His statement. 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To this, Christ replied, \\"With man this is impossible, but with God, all things are possible.\\" It is indeed a struggle for anyone who is devoted to wealth or any earthly pursuits to find salvation; breaking free from the chains of sin is such a challenge that it can only be accomplished through God's divine grace."},{"author-name":"Alexander Gorsky","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c8884037c1e1c51e1332e2_Alexander%20Gorsky.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"When the young man left, the Lord addressed His disciples, emphasizing how challenging it is for a wealthy individual to enter the realm of heaven. By \\"riches,\\" He referred not only to financial assets and possessions but to all that individuals cherish as their own, save for God. The disciples, interpreting His words literally, questioned His statement: \\"Who then can be saved if attachment to worldly things excludes one from the kingdom of God?\\" The Lord replied that what is beyond human ability is achievable through the power of God. While a person struggles to free themselves from worldly ties on their own, they can do so with divine grace. Each disciple reflected on their own situation. Although it seemed they had made significant sacrifices—leaving behind family, home, and material goods—for the Lord, they simultaneously recognized that they had yet to reach the level of purity and detachment that the Lord sought from them. What should they anticipate? Would their fate mirror that of the young man?"}]}
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