Matthew 19:21
Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, then go and sell your possessions, give the money to the poor, and you'll have treasure in heaven. Then come and follow me.”
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In Context
20“I've kept all these commandments,” the young man said. “What else do I need to do?”
22When the young man heard Jesus' answer he went away very sad, because he had many possessions.
Cross References
Genesis 6:9This is the story of Noah and his family. Noah was a man of integrity, living a moral life among the people of his time. He had a close relationship with God.
Job 1:1Once there was a man called Job who lived in the land of Uz. He was a man of integrity who did what was right. He respected God and avoided evil.
Matthew 4:19“Come and follow me, and I will teach you how to catch people,” he told them.
Matthew 5:48Grow up and become completely trustworthy, just as your heavenly Father is trustworthy.”
Matthew 8:22“Follow me! Leave the dead to bury their own dead,” Jesus replied.
Matthew 16:24Then Jesus told his disciples, “If you want to be a follower of mine, you must deny yourself, take up your 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 →