Jesus, seeing Peter's meaning, proceeds to give, first, a generous answer, then a word of warning. In the enumeration of persons and things forsaken, “wife” is omitted in important MSS. (W.H [97]). The omission is true to the delicate feeling of Jesus. It may have to be done, but He would rather not say it. τοῦ εὐαγγελίου : a gloss to suit apostolic times and circumstances.

[97] Westcott and Hort.

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