4 figures
Teacher and authority on matters of marriage, divorce, and eternal life.
In this chapter, Jesus addresses questions about divorce, blesses children, and discusses the difficulty for the rich to enter the kingdom of heaven. He emphasizes the sanctity of marriage, the value of childlike faith, and the challenge of wealth in spiritual life.
Questioners testing Jesus on the topic of divorce.
The Pharisees approach Jesus to test Him with questions about the legality of divorce, prompting Jesus to teach about God's original design for marriage.
Inquirer about eternal life.
A young man approaches Jesus asking what good deed he must do to have eternal life. Jesus challenges him to sell his possessions and follow Him, highlighting the difficulty for the wealthy to enter the kingdom of heaven.
Followers and learners of Jesus' teachings.
The disciples are present throughout the chapter, questioning Jesus about His teachings on marriage and the kingdom of heaven. They express astonishment at Jesus' statements about wealth and salvation.