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21 Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said, “You lack one thing; go, sell what you own, and give the money[a] to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.”(A)

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  1. 10.21 Gk lacks the money

20 But I have this against you: you tolerate that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophet and is teaching and beguiling my servants to engage in sexual immorality[a] and to eat food sacrificed to idols.(A)

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  1. 2.20 Or prostitution

14 But I have a few things against you: you have some there who hold to the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to put a stumbling block before the people of Israel, so that they would eat food sacrificed to idols and engage in sexual immorality.[a](A)

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  1. 2.14 Or prostitution

But I have this against you, that you have abandoned the love you had at first.

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10 For whoever keeps the whole law but fails in one point has become accountable for all of it.(A)

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45 they would sell their possessions and goods and distribute the proceeds[a] to all, as any had need.

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  1. 2.45 Gk them

33 Sell your possessions and give alms. Make purses for yourselves that do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in heaven, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys.(A)

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Concerning Treasures

19 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust[a] consume and where thieves break in and steal,(A) 20 but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust[b] consumes and where thieves do not break in and steal.(B) 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

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  1. 6.19 Gk eating
  2. 6.20 Gk eating

and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who are being protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.(A)

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34 For you had compassion for those who were in prison, and you cheerfully accepted the plundering of your possessions, knowing that you yourselves possessed something better and more lasting.[a](A)

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  1. 10.34 Other ancient authorities add in heaven

17 As for those who in the present age are rich, command them not to be haughty or to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches but rather on God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.(A) 18 They are to do good, to be rich in good works, generous, and ready to share,(B) 19 thus storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of the life that really is life.

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The Cross and Self-Denial

24 Then Jesus told his disciples, “If any wish to come after me, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.(A)

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15 I will most gladly spend and be spent for you. If I love you more, am I to be loved less?(A)

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22 When Jesus heard this, he said to him, “There is still one thing lacking. Sell all that you own and distribute the money[a] to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.”(A)

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  1. 18.22 Gk lacks the money

42 but few things are needed—indeed only one.[a] Mary has chosen the better part, which will not be taken away from her.”(A)

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  1. 10.42 Other ancient authorities read but only one thing is needed

21 Jesus said to him, “If you wish to be perfect, go, sell your possessions, and give the money[a] to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.”(A)

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  1. 19.21 Gk lacks the money

17 and if children, then heirs: heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if we in fact suffer with him so that we may also be glorified with him.(A)

Future Glory

18 I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory about to be revealed to us.

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33 I have said this to you so that in me you may have peace. In the world you face persecution, but take courage: I have conquered the world!”(A)

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26 Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there will my servant be also. Whoever serves me, the Father will honor.(A)

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And I tell you, make friends for yourselves by means of dishonest wealth[a] so that when it is gone they may welcome you into the eternal homes.[b](A)

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  1. 16.9 Gk mammon
  2. 16.9 Gk tents

23 Then he said to them all, “If any wish to come after me, let them deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.(A)

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34 He called the crowd with his disciples and said to them, “If any wish to come[a] after me, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.(A)

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  1. 8.34 Other ancient authorities read follow

Three Parables

44 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and reburied; then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.(A)

45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls; 46 on finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold all that he had and bought it.

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34 There was not a needy person among them, for as many as owned lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold.(A) 35 They laid it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need.(B) 36 There was a Levite from Cyprus, Joseph, to whom the apostles gave the name Barnabas (which means “son of encouragement”). 37 He sold a field that belonged to him, then brought the money and laid it at the apostles’ feet.(C)

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Jesus Weeps over Jerusalem

41 As he came near and saw the city, he wept over it,(A)

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