Matthew 19:21
Jesus said to him, If thou wouldest be perfect, go, sell what thou hast and give to [the] poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
In Context
20The young man says to him, All these have I kept; what lack I yet?
22But the young man, having heard the word, went away grieved, for he had large possessions.
Cross References
Genesis 6:9This is the history of Noah. Noah was a just man, perfect amongst his generations: Noah walked with God.
Job 1:1There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job; and this man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God and abstained from evil.
Matthew 4:19and he says to them, Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.
Matthew 5:48Be *ye* therefore perfect as your heavenly Father 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 one desires 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 →