Matthew 19:21

Jesus replied, If thou wouldst be perfect, go, sell thy estate, and give it to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven; and come and follow me.

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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 saith unto Him, All these have I kept from my youth: wherein am I yet deficient?

22But when the young man heard that, he went away sorrowful; for he had large possessions.

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Cross References

Matthew 4:19and He saith unto them, Come with me, and I will make you fishers of men:

Matthew 5:48Be ye therefore perfect in love and goodness, as your Father who is in heaven is perfect.

Matthew 8:22but Jesus said unto him; Do thou follow me, and let the dead bury their dead.

Matthew 16:24Then said Jesus to his disciples, If any one is willing to 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 →

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