Matthew 19:21

"If you want to be perfect," said Jesus, "go, sell your property, give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me."

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.

In Context

20The young man answered. "I have carefully kept them all. What yet do I lack?"

22But when the young man heard this teaching, he went away sorrowful, for he was one who had much property.

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Cross References

Matthew 4:19"Come, follow me," said Jesus, "And I will make you fishers of men."

Matthew 5:48"You then must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect."

Matthew 8:22"Follow me," Jesus said to him, "and leave the dead to bury their own dead."

Matthew 16:24Then Jesus said to his disciples. "If any man wishes to come after me, let him renounce self, 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 →

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