Matthew 19:16-22

English Standard Version

The Rich Young Man

¹⁶^(A)And behold, a man came up to him, saying, “Teacher, what good deed must I do to ^(B)have ^(C)eternal life?” ¹⁷And he said to him, “Why do you ask me about what is good? There is only one who is good. ^(D)If you would enter life, keep the commandments.” ¹⁸He said to him, “Which ones?” And Jesus said, ^(E)“You shall not murder, You shall not commit adultery, You shall not steal, You shall not bear false witness, ¹⁹Honor your father and mother, and, ^(F)You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” ²⁰The young man said to him, ^(G)“All these I have kept. What do I still lack?” ²¹Jesus said to him, “If you would be ^(H)perfect, go, ^(I)sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have ^(J)treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.” ²²^(K)When the young man heard this he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.

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Matthew 19:16-22

New American Standard Bible

The Rich Young Ruler

¹⁶^(A)And someone came to Him and said, “Teacher, what good thing shall I do so that I may obtain ^(B)eternal life?” ¹⁷And He said to him, “Why are you asking Me about what is good? There is only One who is good; but ^(C)if you want to enter life, keep the commandments.” ¹⁸Then he *said to Him, “Which ones?” And Jesus said, “^(D)You shall not commit murder; You shall not commit adultery; You shall not steal; You shall not give false testimony; ¹⁹^(E)Honor your father and mother; and ^(F)You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” ²⁰The young man *said to Him, “All these I have kept; what am I still lacking?” ²¹Jesus said to him, “If you want to be ^[a]complete, go and ^(G)sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have ^(H)treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.” ²²But when the young man heard this statement, he went away grieving; for he was one who owned much property.