Matthew 19:21
Jesus said to him, If thou wilt be perfect, go, sell what thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
20The young man saith to him, All these things have I kept; in what am I still wanting?
22But the young man, on hearing this went away sorrowful; for he had great possessions.
Cross References
Job 1:1In the land of Uz lived a man whose name was Job. He was an upright and good man, fearing God and departing from evil.
Matthew 4:19And he saith 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 he saith to him, Follow me, and let the dead bury their own dead.
Matthew 16:24Then Jesus said to his disciples, If any one chooseth 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 →