Matthew 19:22

On hearing these words, the young man went away distressed, for he had great possessions.

Twentieth Century New Testament

In The King James Version

But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.

In Context

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.”

23At this, Jesus said to his disciples: “I tell you that a rich man will find it hard to enter the Kingdom of Heaven!

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Cross References

Matthew 13:22By the seed which was sown among the brambles is meant the man who hears the Message, but the cares of life and the glamour of wealth completely choke the Message, so that it gives no return.

Matthew 16:26What good will it do a man to gain the whole world, if he forfeits his life? or what will a man give that is of equal value with his life?

Mark 10:22But the man’s face clouded at these words, and he went away distressed, for he had great possessions.

John 19:12This made Pilate anxious to release him; but the Jews shouted: “If you release that man, you are no friend of the Emperor! Any one who makes himself out to be a King is setting himself against the Emperor!”

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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