Matthew 19:21
Jesus said to him, If you wish to be perfect, go and sell what you have, and give to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.
Revised King James New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
20The young man said to him, All these things I have kept from my youth up: what do I still lack?
22But when the young man heard that, he went away sorrowful: for he had much property.
Cross References
Matthew 4:19And he said to them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.
Matthew 5:48Therefore be perfect, as your Father who is in heaven is perfect.
Matthew 8:22But Jesus said to him, Follow me; and let the dead bury their own dead.
Matthew 16:24Then Jesus said to his disciples, If any man will 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 →