Matthew 19:21
Jesus said to him: If you would be perfect, go, sell your possessions, and give to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.
Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
20The young man said to him: All these have I kept from my youth, what do I lack?
22When the young man heard that saying, he went away grieved; for he had great possessions.
Cross References
Matthew 4:19And he said to them: Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.
Matthew 5:48Be you therefore perfect, as your Father who is in heaven is perfect.
Matthew 8:22But Jesus said to him: Follow me, and let the dead bury their own dead.
Matthew 16:24Then Jesus said to his disciples: If any one determines to come after 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 →