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Matthew 19:22

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But when the young man heard the saying, he went away sad, for he was one who had great possessions.

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Matthew 19:22 in other translations

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

Matthew 19:22 · American Standard Version

Matthew 19:22 in context

  1. 20The young man said to him, “All these things I have observed from my youth. What do I still lack?”
  2. 21Jesus 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.”
  3. 22But when the young man heard the saying, he went away sad, for he was one who had great possessions.
  4. 23Jesus said to his disciples, “Most certainly I say to you, a rich man will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven with difficulty.
  5. 24Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye, than for a rich man to enter into God’s Kingdom.”