Matthew 19:22 “When the young man heard this, he went away in sorrow, because he had…”

Matthew 19:22

When the young man heard this, he went away in sorrow, because he had great wealth.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

And when the yong man heard that saying, he went away sorowfull: for he had great possessions.

Darby Translation

But the young man, having heard the word, went away grieved, for he had large possessions.

Young's Literal Translation

And the young man, having heard the word, went away sorrowful, for he had many possessions;

Bible in Basic English

But hearing these words the young man went away sorrowing: for he had much property.

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Cross references

“he went”

Matthew 13:22 Mark 10:22 Matthew 14:9 Mark 6:26 Luke 18:23 Daniel 6:14–17

Matthew 13:22 · BSB

The seed sown among the thorns is the one who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.

Mark 10:22 · BSB

But the man was saddened by these words and went away in sorrow, because he had great wealth.

Matthew 14:9 · BSB

The king was grieved, but because of his oaths and his guests, he ordered that her wish be granted

Mark 6:26 · BSB

The king was consumed with sorrow, but because of his oaths and his guests, he did not want to refuse her.

Luke 18:23 · BSB

But when the ruler heard this, he became very sad, because he was extremely wealthy.

Daniel 6:14–17 · BSB

As soon as the king heard this, he was deeply distressed and set his mind on delivering Daniel, and he labored until sundown to rescue him.

“for”

Matthew 6:24 Ezekiel 33:31 Matthew 16:26 Ephesians 5:5 Colossians 3:5 Psalm 17:14

Matthew 6:24 · BSB

No one can serve two masters: Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.

Ezekiel 33:31 · BSB

So My people come to you as usual, sit before you, and hear your words; but they do not put them into practice. Although they express love with their mouths, their hearts pursue dishonest gain.

Matthew 16:26 · BSB

What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?

Ephesians 5:5 · BSB

For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure, or greedy person (that is, an idolater) has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.

Colossians 3:5 · BSB

Put to death, therefore, the components of your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, and greed, which is idolatry.

Psalm 17:14 · BSB

from such men, O LORD, by Your hand— from men of the world whose portion is in this life. May You fill the bellies of Your treasured ones and satisfy their sons, so they leave their abundance to their children.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

21Jesus 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.”

23Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Truly I tell you, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven.

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