Mark 10:29-30

Mark 10:29-30

[29] Jesus  Verily  I say  no man  that  hath left  house,  or  brethren,  or  sisters,  or  father,  or  mother,  or  children,  or  lands,  sake,  and  the gospel's,  [30] he shall receive  an hundredfold  now  in  time,  houses,  and  brethren,  and  sisters,  and  mothers,  and  children,  and  lands,  with  persecutions;  and  in  the world  to come  eternal  life. 

What does Mark 10:29-30 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Jesus graciously did not rebuke Peter"s selfishness but rewarded his self-sacrifice with a promise. Disciples who follow Jesus wholeheartedly can anticipate three things. First, God will give them more in kind spiritually of what they have sacrificed physically. Second, they will receive persecution as Jesus" disciples. Only Mark mentioned this, undoubtedly for his original persecuted readers" benefit. Commitment to discipleship means persecution as well as rewards. Third, faithful disciples will enjoy their eternal life to an extent that unfaithful disciples will not (cf. John 10:10; John 17:3). [1]
"God takes nothing away from a man without restoring it to him in a new and glorious form." [2]
The present age refers to the inter-advent era and the age to come, the messianic kingdom.