Mark 10:27 – Meaning & Devotional
"And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible."
What This Verse Means
Jesus first looked at His disciples — really seeing their confusion and concern — before speaking this transformative truth. Human impossibility is not God's impossibility. What we cannot achieve, God can. What seems permanently blocked to us is an open door to Him.
The context is salvation: 'Who then can be saved?' Jesus answered that salvation is humanly impossible — no one can earn it or achieve it. But with God, even this impossibility becomes reality through grace. The same principle applies to every 'impossible' we face.
Historical Context
A rich young ruler had walked away from Jesus, unwilling to part with his wealth. The disciples were astonished — if a righteous, wealthy man could not be saved, who could? Jesus clarified that salvation is entirely God's work, not human effort.
How to Apply This Today
Stop trying to accomplish divine-sized tasks with human-sized resources. Acknowledge what is impossible for you, then invite God into the equation. His involvement changes everything. Pray: 'Lord, I cannot do this, but You can.'
Related Verses
Luke 1:37
"For with God nothing shall be impossible."
Jeremiah 32:27
"Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?"
🙏 A Prayer from Mark 10:27
Lord, I bring You my impossible situations. With You, all things are possible. I trust Your power to accomplish what I cannot. Amen.
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Common questions people ask about this passage — answered with KJV scripture.
Can You Lose Your Salvation?
The Bible teaches that genuine believers are eternally secure — kept by God's power, not human effort.
Read answerWhat Is Sin According to the Bible?
Sin is any thought, word, or action that falls short of God's perfect standard — essentially, missing the mark of His holiness.
Read answerCan a Christian Lose Their Salvation?
The Bible presents strong assurances that genuine believers are kept by God's power, with Jesus declaring that no one can snatch them from His hand.
Read answerHow Can Christians Resist Temptation?
The Bible promises that God provides a way of escape with every temptation and instructs believers to use Scripture, prayer, and the Spirit's power to overcome.
Read answerWhat Does the Bible Say About Lust?
Jesus taught that lust begins in the heart and constitutes adultery in God's eyes. Scripture calls believers to flee lustful desires and pursue purity through the Spirit's power.
Read answerWhat Is the Perseverance of the Saints?
The perseverance of the saints is the doctrine that all whom God truly saves will continue in faith and be kept by His power unto the end.
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Power (Dunamis) (δύναμις (dunamis))
Inherent capability and mighty force — the power that accomplishes the impossible.
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