Matthew 19:16-22

Evangelical Heritage Version

The Rich Young Ruler

¹⁶ There was a man who came to him and said, “Teacher, what good thing should I do that I may have eternal life?”

¹⁷ Jesus said to him, “Why do you ask me about what is good? Only one is good. But if you want to enter life, keep the commandments.”

¹⁸ “Which ones?” the man asked him.

Jesus said, “‘You shall not murder. You shall not commit adultery. You shall not steal. You shall not give false testimony. ¹⁹ Honor your father and mother.’ And, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’”^[a]

²⁰ The young man said to him, “I have kept all these. What am I still lacking?”

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 But when the young man heard this, he went away sad, because he had many possessions.