Matthew 19:21
Jesus said to him: “If you are willing to be perfect, go, sell what you have, and give to the poor, and then you will have treasure in heaven. And come, follow me.”
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In Context
20The young man said to him: “All these I have kept from my childhood. What is still lacking for me?”
22And when the young man had heard this word, he went away sad, for he had many possessions.
Cross References
Genesis 6:9These are the generations of Noah. Noah was a just man, and yet he was predominate among his generations, for he walked with God.
Job 1:1There was a man in the land of Uz named Job, and he was a simple and honest man, fearing God and withdrawing from evil.
Matthew 4:19And he said to them: “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.”
Matthew 5:48Therefore, be perfect, even as your heavenly Father is perfect.”
Matthew 8:22But Jesus said to him, “Follow me, and allow the dead to bury their dead.”
Matthew 16:24Then Jesus said to his disciples: “If anyone is willing 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 →