Matthew 19:21
“If you wish to be perfect,” answered Jesus, “go and sell your property, and give to the poor, and you shall have wealth in Heaven; then come and follow me.”
Twentieth Century New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
20“I have observed all these,” said the young man. “What is still wanting in me?”
22On hearing these words, the young man went away distressed, for he had great possessions.
Cross References
Matthew 4:19“Come and follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will set you to fish for men.”
Matthew 5:48You, then, must become perfect — as your heavenly Father is perfect.
Matthew 8:22But Jesus answered: “Follow me, and leave the dead to bury their dead.”
Matthew 16:24Then Jesus said to his disciples: “If any man wishes to walk in my steps, let him renounce self, 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 →