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Read Full Chapter (Matthew 19) Matthew 19:22 KJV
"But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions."
Matthew Chapter 19, Verse 22
Matthew 19:22 in Context (Verses 19–25 KJV)
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Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
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The young man saith unto him, All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet?
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Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.
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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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¶ Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.
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And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
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When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved?