Matthew 19:21
Jesus said to him, “If you wish to be perfect, go, sell what you have, and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.”
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In Context
20The young man said to him, “All these things I have obeyed. What do I still need?”
22But when the young man heard what Jesus said, he went away sorrowful, for he had many possessions.
Cross References
Genesis 6:9These were the events concerning Noah. Noah was a righteous man, and blameless among the people of his time. Noah walked with God.
Job 1:1There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job; and Job was blameless and upright, one who feared God and turned from evil.
Matthew 4:19Jesus said to them, “Come, follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.”
Matthew 5:48Therefore you must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
Matthew 8:22But Jesus said to him, “Follow me, and leave the dead to bury their own dead.”
Matthew 16:24Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If anyone wants to follow me, he must deny himself, 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 →