Matthew 19:22

When the young man heard that saying, he went away grieved; for he had great possessions.

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.

In Context

21Jesus 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.

23Jesus said to his disciples: Verily I say to you, A rich man will with difficulty enter into the kingdom of heaven.

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Cross References

Matthew 13:22He that received seed among the thorns, is he that hears the word; and the cares of this age, and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.

Matthew 16:26For what is a man profited, if he gain the whole world, but lose his own life? Or, what will a man give as the ransom of his life?

Mark 10:22But becoming sad at that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.

John 19:12After this Pilate sought to release him. But the Jews cried out, saying: If you release this man, you are not Cæsar’s friend. Every one that makes himself a king, speaks against Cæsar

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 →

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