Matthew 19:19-21
Common English Bible
19 Honor your father and mother,[a] and love your neighbor as you love yourself.”[b]
20 The young man replied, “I’ve kept all these. What am I still missing?”
21 Jesus said, “If you want to be complete, go, sell what you own, and give the money to the poor. Then you will have treasure in heaven. And come follow me.”
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Matthew 19:19-21
King James Version
19 Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
20 The young man saith unto him, All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet?
21 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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Matthew 19:19-21
New King James Version
19 (A)‘Honor your father and your mother,’ and, (B)‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ ”
20 The young man said to Him, “All these things I have (C)kept [a]from my youth. What do I still lack?”
21 Jesus said to him, “If you want to be perfect, (D)go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.”
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- Matthew 19:20 NU omits from my youth
Matthew 19:19-21
English Standard Version
19 Honor your father and mother, and, (A)You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” 20 The young man said to him, (B)“All these I have kept. What do I still lack?” 21 Jesus said to him, “If you would be (C)perfect, go, (D)sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have (E)treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.”
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