Mark 10:21
And Jesus beholding him loved him, and said to him: One thing thou lackest; go, sell whatever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross, and follow me.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
In Context
20And he answering said to him: Teacher, all these I kept from my youth.
22And he became sad at that saying, and went away sorrowful; for he had great possessions.
Cross References
Matthew 13:44Again, the kingdom of heaven is like to a treasure hidden in the field, which a man found and concealed; and for joy thereof[13:44], he goes and sells all that he has, and buys that field.
Matthew 19:21Jesus said to him: If thou desirest to be perfect, go, sell what thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.
Luke 9:23And he said to all: If any one will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.
Luke 12:33Sell what ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves purses that wax not old, a treasure unfailing in the heavens, where a thief approaches not, nor moth corrupts.
Matthew Henry on Mark 10:18-32
A Hopeful Youth Falling Short of Heaven. 17 And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? 18 And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God. 19 Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother. 20 And he answered and said unto him, Master, all these have I… Read the whole commentary →