Mark 10:21

And having looked at him, Jesus loved him, and said to him, One thing thou lack. Go thou, sell as many things as thou have, and give to the poor, and thou will have treasure in heaven. And after taking up the cross, come, follow me

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In The King James Version

Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.

In Context

20And having answered, he said to him, Teacher, all these things I have observed from my youth.

22But having become somber at the saying, he went away sorrowing, for he was a man who has many possessions.

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Cross References

Genesis 34:19And the young man did not delay to do the thing, because he had delight in Jacob's daughter. And he was honored above all the house of his father.

Isaiah 63:8For he said, Surely, they are my people, sons that will not deal falsely. So he was their Savior.

Matthew 13:44Again the kingdom of the heavens is like a treasure hidden in the field, which a man having found, he hid. And from the joy of it, he goes and sells all, as many things as he has, and buys that field.

Matthew 19:21Jesus said to him, If thou want to be perfect, go, sell the things being possessed by thee, and give to the poor, and thou will have treasure in heaven. And come, follow me.

Luke 9:23And he said to all, If any man wants to come behind me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

Luke 12:33Sell things possessed by you, and give charity. Make for yourselves purses not becoming old, a treasure unfailing in the heavens, where no thief approaches, nor moth corrupts.

Matthew Henry on Mark 10:18-32

A Hopeful Youth Falling Short of Heaven. 17 And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? 18 And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God. 19 Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother. 20 And he answered and said unto him, Master, all these have I… Read the whole commentary →

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