Mar 9:47. Βασιλείαν τοῦ Θεοῦ, the kingdom of God) Previously He had twice said instead, life: but the mention of the kingdom of God, and of life, is especially appropriate in connection with the eyes. Joh 3:3 [see the kingdom of God], Joh 3:36 [everlasting life-not see life]: comp. the parallel, Mat 18:9 [enter life with one eye].