Parallel Verses

Holman Bible

When the young man heard that command, he went away grieving, because he had many possessions.

New American Standard Bible

But when the young man heard this statement, he went away grieving; for he was one who owned much property.

King James Version

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

International Standard Version

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

A Conservative Version

But when the young man heard the saying, he went away sorrowing, for he was having many possessions.

American Standard Version

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

Amplified

But when the young man heard this, he left grieving and distressed, for he owned much property and had many possessions [which he treasured more than his relationship with God].

An Understandable Version

But when the young man heard these words, he went away saddened, for he had many possessions.

Anderson New Testament

When the young man heard that saying, he went away grieved; for he had great possessions.

Bible in Basic English

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

Common New Testament

But when the young man heard this, he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.

Daniel Mace New Testament

but when the young man heard that, he went away dejected: for he had great possessions.

Darby Translation

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

Godbey New Testament

And the young man hearing the word, went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.

Goodspeed New Testament

But when the young man heard that, he went away much cast down, for he had a great deal of property.

John Wesley New Testament

But the young man, hearing that saying, went away sorrowful; for he had great possessions.

Julia Smith Translation

And the young man having heard the word, departed, being grieved: for he was holding many possessions.

King James 2000

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

Lexham Expanded Bible

But [when] the young man heard the statement, he went away sorrowful, because he was one who had many possessions.

Modern King James verseion

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

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

When the young man heard that saying, he went away mourning. For he had great possessions.

Moffatt New Testament

When the young man heard that, he went sadly away, for he had great possessions.

Montgomery New Testament

But when the young man heard this teaching, he went away sorrowful, for he was one who had much property.

NET Bible

But when the young man heard this he went away sorrowful, for he was very rich.

New Heart English Bible

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

Noyes New Testament

But the young man, on hearing this went away sorrowful; for he had great possessions.

Sawyer New Testament

And when the young man heard [this] he went away sad, for he had great possessions.

The Emphasized Bible

And the young man, hearing, this word, went away sorrowing, - for he was holding large possessions.

Thomas Haweis New Testament

Now when the young man heard this speech, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.

Twentieth Century New Testament

On hearing these words, the young man went away distressed, for he had great possessions.

Webster

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

Weymouth New Testament

On hearing those words the young man went away much cast down; for he had much property.

Williams New Testament

And when the young man heard that, he went away in deep distress, for he owned a great deal of property.

World English Bible

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

Worrell New Testament

But the young man, having heard this saying, went away grieved; for he was one who had large possessions.

Worsley New Testament

But when the young man heard that, he went away sorrowful; for he had large possessions.

Youngs Literal Translation

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

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
But
δέ 
De 
but, and, now, then, also, yet, yea, so, moreover, nevertheless, for, even, , not tr
Usage: 2184

ἀκούω 
Akouo 
Usage: 313

the young man
νεανίσκος 
Neaniskos 
Usage: 9

ἀκούω 
Akouo 
Usage: 313

λόγος 
Logos 
word, saying, account, speech, Word , thing, not tr,
Usage: 256

he went away
ἀπέρχομαι 
Aperchomai 
go, depart, go, go away, come,
Usage: 97

λυπέω 
Lupeo 
Usage: 24

for
γάρ 
Gar 
for, , not tr
Usage: 825

he had
ἔχω 
Echo 
have, be, need , , vr have
Usage: 479

πολύς πολλός 
Polus 
Usage: 292

References

Fausets

Context Readings

A Rich Young Man

21 “If you want to be perfect,” Jesus said to him, “go, sell your belongings and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.” 22 When the young man heard that command, he went away grieving, because he had many possessions. 23 Then Jesus said to His disciples, “I assure you: It will be hard for a rich person to enter the kingdom of heaven!


Cross References

Ezekiel 33:31

So My people come to you in crowds, sit in front of you, and hear your words, but they don’t obey them. Although they express love with their mouths, their hearts pursue dishonest profit.

Matthew 6:24

“No one can be a slave of two masters, since either he will hate one and love the other, or be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot be slaves of God and of money.

Matthew 13:22

Now the one sown among the thorns—this is one who hears the word, but the worries of this age and the seduction of wealth choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.

Matthew 16:26

What will it benefit a man if he gains the whole world yet loses his life? Or what will a man give in exchange for his life?

Judges 18:23-24

They called to the Danites, who turned to face them, and said to Micah, “What’s the matter with you that you mobilized the men?”

Psalm 17:14

With Your hand, Lord, save me from men,
from men of the world
whose portion is in this life:
You fill their bellies with what You have in store;
their sons are satisfied,
and they leave their surplus to their children.

Daniel 6:14-17

As soon as the king heard this, he was very displeased; he set his mind on rescuing Daniel and made every effort until sundown to deliver him.

Matthew 14:9

Although the king regretted it, he commanded that it be granted because of his oaths and his guests.

Mark 6:26

Though the king was deeply distressed, because of his oaths and the guests he did not want to refuse her.

Mark 10:22

But he was stunned at this demand, and he went away grieving, because he had many possessions.

Luke 18:23

After he heard this, he became extremely sad, because he was very rich.

John 19:12-16

From that moment Pilate made every effort to release Him. But the Jews shouted, “If you release this man, you are not Caesar’s friend. Anyone who makes himself a king opposes Caesar!”

Ephesians 5:5

For know and recognize this: Every sexually immoral or impure or greedy person, who is an idolater, does not have an inheritance in the kingdom of the Messiah and of God.

Colossians 3:5

Therefore, put to death what belongs to your worldly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desire, and greed, which is idolatry.

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