Luke 18:23

And hearing this, he became very sorrowful; for he was exceedingly rich.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich.

In Context

22And Jesus hearing it said to him: Yet lackest thou one thing; sell all that thou hast, and distribute to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.

24And Jesus seeing him became very sorrowful, said: How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!

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Cross References

Mark 10:22And he became sad at that saying, and went away sorrowful; for he had great possessions.

Luke 12:15And he said to them: Take heed, and beware of all covetousness; because a man's life consists not in the abundance of his possessions.

Luke 21:34And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that day come upon you unawares.

Philippians 3:8Nay more, and I account all things to be loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord; for whom I suffered the loss of all things, and account them refuse, that I may gain Christ,

Matthew Henry on Luke 18:19-31

Riches a Spiritual Hindrance. 18 And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? 19 And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is, God. 20 Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother. 21 And he said, All these have I kept from my youth up. 22 Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that… Read the whole commentary →

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