Matthew 19:21
Jesus said unto him, If thou wouldest be perfect, go, sell that which thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.
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In Context
20The young man saith unto him, All these things have I observed from my youth: what lack I yet?
Cross References
Genesis 6:9These are the generations of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, and perfect in his generations: Noah walked with God.
Job 1:1There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and turned away from evil.
Matthew 4:19And he saith unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you fishers of men.
Matthew 5:48Ye therefore shall be perfect, even as your Father who is in heaven is perfect.
Matthew 8:22But Jesus said unto him, Follow me; and leave the dead to bury their own dead.
Matthew 16:24Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man would 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 →