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21 Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, go and sell what you own and give the money[m] to the destitute, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come back and follow me.” 22 But when the young man heard this statement he went away sad, because he had many possessions. Salvation and Reward. 23 Then Jesus told his disciples, “I ...
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16 A man came to Jesus and asked, “Teacher, what good thing...
- Matthew 19:16-30 ERV - A Rich Man Refuses to Follow Jesus - A ...
It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.” Luke 18:25 Indeed, it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.” Proverbs 11:28 He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like foliage.
16 A man came to Jesus and asked, “Teacher, what good thing must I do to have eternal life?”. 17 Jesus answered, “Why do you ask me about what is good? Only God is good. But if you want to have eternal life, obey the law’s commands.”. 18 The man asked, “Which ones?”. Jesus answered, “‘You must not murder anyone, you must not ...
Luke 16:19-31 ESV / 22 helpful votesHelpfulNot Helpful. “There was a rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate was laid a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man's table. Moreover, even the dogs came and licked his sores.
21 Jesus answered, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. 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 to enter ...
Then said Jesus to his disciples, Truly I say to you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven. That. Matthew 13:22 He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.
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This command challenges the young man's attachment to material wealth. The Greek word for "possessions" (ὑπάρχοντα, hyparchonta) refers to one's belongings or wealth. Historically, wealth was often seen as a sign of God's blessing, yet Jesus redefines true wealth as spiritual rather than material.
