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Matthew 19:20-23
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Matthew 19:20-23
Holman Christian Standard Bible
20 “I have kept all these,”[a] the young man told Him. “What do I still lack?”
21 “If you want to be perfect,”[b] Jesus said to him, “go, sell your belongings and give to the poor,(A) and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.”
22 When the young man heard that command, he went away grieving, because he had many possessions.
Possessions and the Kingdom
23 Then Jesus said to His disciples, “I assure you: It will be hard for a rich person to enter the kingdom of heaven!(B)
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Matthew 19:20-23
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Matthew 19:20-23
New International Version
20 “All these I have kept,” the young man said. “What do I still lack?”
21 Jesus answered, “If you want to be perfect,(A) go, sell your possessions and give to the poor,(B) and you will have treasure in heaven.(C) Then come, follow me.”
22 When the young man heard this, he went away sad, because he had great wealth.
23 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Truly I tell you, it is hard for someone who is rich(D) to enter the kingdom of heaven.
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