Mark 10:22

But the man was dejected by what Jesus said and went away sorrowful, for he had many possessions.

Text-Critical English NT

In The King James Version

And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions.

In Context

21As Jesus looked at him, he felt love for the man and said to him, “One thing yoʋ lack: Go and sell all that yoʋ have and give to the poor, and yoʋ will have treasure in heaven. Then take up yoʋr cross and come follow me.”

23Then Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, “How difficult it will be for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God!”

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Cross References

Matthew 19:22But when the young man heard this, he went away sorrowful, for he had many possessions.

Matthew 27:24When Pilate saw that he was achieving nothing and that a riot was breaking out, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd, saying, “I am innocent of the blood of this righteous man. See to it yourselves.”

Mark 6:26The king was very sad, but because of his oaths and his guests he did not want to reject her.

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 →

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