At a glance
- In the readings
- 1 Sunday, 24 October 2027
- Gospel passages
- Luke 18:18–27
Name meanings and role notes are drafted with each edition and waiting for review by a priest or editor.
The life of The rich ruler
A rich and devout ruler who asked Jesus what he must do to inherit eternal life. Told to sell all he had and follow Jesus, he went away very sad.
He asks, “Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?”
ScriptureLuke 18:18Jesus lists the commandments; he says he has kept them all from his youth.
ScriptureLuke 18:20–21Mark says Jesus, looking at him, loved him.
ScriptureMark 10:21Jesus tells him, “Sell all that you have and distribute it to the poor… then come, follow me.”
ScriptureLuke 18:22He becomes very sad, for he is very rich.
ScriptureLuke 18:23Jesus says it is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye than for a rich man to enter the kingdom, but what is impossible with men is possible with God.
ScriptureLuke 18:24–27Matthew calls him a young man.
ScriptureMatthew 19:20, 22
Read it in the Bible
- Luke 18:18–30 The rich ruler
- Mark 10:17–31 Jesus loved him
Sources: The Holy Bible (World English Bible).
Drafted from the Bible and Church tradition. Each line says where it comes from; anything marked Tradition or History is not in Scripture itself. Waiting for review by a priest or editor.
Sundays with The rich ruler
Sixth Sunday after Holy Cross
Gospel: Luke 18:18–27
A wealthy, law-keeping leader who wants eternal life.
