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Matthew 19:22

But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.
Matthew 19:22 · King James Version

In other versions

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

    ASV

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

    BBE

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

    DBY

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

    WEB

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

    YLT

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

    ENG

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

    WBT

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

    BSB

In context

20The young man saith unto him, All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet?

21Jesus 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.

22But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.

23Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.

24And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

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