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Matthew 19:21

American Standard Version

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

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Matthew 19:21 in other translations

Jesus said to him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have, and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.”

Matthew 19:21 · World English Bible

Matthew 19:21 in context

  1. 19Honor thy father and thy mother; and, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.
  2. 20The young man saith unto him, All these things have I observed: what lack I yet?
  3. 21Jesus said unto him, If thou wouldest be perfect, go, sell that which thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.
  4. 22But when the young man heard the saying, he went away sorrowful; for he was one that had great possessions.
  5. 23And Jesus said unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, It is hard for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of heaven.