Mar 10:17 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Mark 10:17-31: 10:17-31 The story of the rich man continues the themes of discipleship begun in 9:33 and the requirements for entering the Kingdom of God (10:13-16 ). The attitude of the rich man contrasts sharply with the childlike faith necessary for entering the Kingdom of God. 10:17 The rich man (10:22 ) was a young ruler (Matt 19:20 ; Luke 18:18 ) who showed respect toward Jesus by kneeling and calling Jesus Good Teacher . Teacher is a frequent title for Jesus in Mark (see Mark 4:38 ; 5:35 ; 9:17 , 38 ; 10:20 , 35 ; 12:14 , 19 , 32 ; 13:1 ; 14:14 ); the addition of good is unique.

Summary for Mark 10:17-31: 10:17-31 ^a The story of the rich man continues the themes of discipleship begun in 9:33 ^b and the requirements for entering the Kingdom of God (10:13-16 ^c). The attitude of the rich man contrasts sharply with the childlike faith necessary for entering the Kingdom of God. 10:17 ^d The rich man (10:22 ^e) was a young ruler (Matt 19:20 ^f; Luke 18:18 ^g) who showed respect toward Jesus by kneeling and calling Jesus Good Teacher. Teacher is a frequent title for Jesus in Mark (see Mark 4:38 ^h; 5:35 ⁱ; 9:17 ^j, 38 ^k; 10:20 ^l, 35 ^m; 12:14 ⁿ, 19 ^o, 32 ^p; 13:1 ^q; 14:14 ^r); the addition of good is unique.