Matthew 19:21
Jesus 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.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
In Context
20The young man says to him, All these things I have kept from my youthfulness. What do I lack yet?
22But when the young man heard the saying, he went away sorrowing, for he was having many possessions.
Cross References
Genesis 6:9These are the generations of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, perfect in his generations. Noah walked with God.
Job 1:1There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job, and that man was perfect and upright, and one who feared God, and turned away from evil.
Matthew 4:19And he says to them, Come behind me, and I will make you fishermen of men.
Matthew 5:48Ye therefore shall be perfect, even as your Father in the heavens is perfect.
Matthew 8:22But Jesus said to him, Follow me, and leave the dead to bury their own dead.
Matthew 16:24Then Jesus said to his disciples, If any man wants to come behind me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 19:17-23
The Rich Ruler's Enquiry; The Rich Ruler's Disappointment. 16 And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? 17 And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments. 18 He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, 19 Honour thy father and thy mother:… Read the whole commentary →