Legacy Standard Bible

Matthew 19:16-26

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The Rich Young Ruler

16aAnd behold, someone came to Him and said, “Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may have beternal life?” 17And He said to him, “Why are you asking Me about what is good? There is only One who is good; but aif you wish to enter into life, keep the commandments.” 18Then he *said to Him, “Which ones?” And Jesus said, “aYou shall not murder; You shall not commit adultery; You shall not steal; You shall not bear false witness; 19aHonor your father and mother; and bYou shall love your neighbor as yourself.” 20The young man *said to Him, “All these things I have kept; what am I still lacking?” 21Jesus said to him, “If you wish to be 1complete, go and asell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have btreasure 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.
23And Jesus said to His disciples, “Truly I say to you, ait is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. 24“And again I say to you, ait is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.” 25And when the disciples heard this, they were very astonished and said, “Then who can be saved?” 26And looking at them Jesus said to them, “aWith people this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”