New Testament · SCRIPTURE
Matthew 19:22
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When the young man heard this, he went away in sorrow, because he had great wealth.
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But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.
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But when the young man heard this, he went away sad, for he was one who had great possessions.
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ASVAmerican Standard Version
But when the young man heard the saying, he went away sorrowful; for he was one that had great possessions.
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And having heard this word, the young man went away grieving, for he was [one] having many possessions.
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Matthew 19
20 “All these I have kept,” said the young man. “What do I still lack?”
21 Jesus told him, “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 in sorrow, because he had great wealth.
23 Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Truly I tell you, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven.
24 Again I tell you, 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.”
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