Matthew 19:16-30 - A Rich Young Man
16 One man said: Master, what good thing must I do, so that I may have eternal life?
17 Jesus answered him: Why are you questioning me about what is good? There is one who is good. If you desire life, obey the Law.
18 The man replied: Which law? And Jesus said: Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not give false witness, 19 Honor your father and your mother, and Love your neighbor as yourself.
20 The man said to him: I have done all these things; what more is there?
21 Jesus then replied: If you wish to be complete, go sell your possessions and give the money to the poor. You will have wealth in heaven. Then follow me!
22 But hearing these words, the young man went away grieving, for he was very wealthy.
23 Jesus said to his disciples: Truly I tell you, it is hard for a man with much money to go into the kingdom of heaven. 24 Again I say, It is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a man with much money to go into the kingdom of God.
25 The disciples were greatly surprised when they heard this. Who, then, may have salvation? they asked.
26 Jesus looked at them and said: With men this is not possible. All things are possible with God!
27 Then Peter said: See, we have given up everything to follow you. What then will we have?
28 Jesus replied: Truly I say to you, when all things are made new, and the Son of man is seated in his glory, you who have come after me will be seated on twelve seats, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. 29 Everyone who has given up houses, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or child, or land, for my name, will receive many times as much, and have everlasting life. 30 Many who are first will be last. Some who are last will be first.
17 As he traveled someone ran to him, kneeled and asked him: Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit everlasting life?
18 Jesus asked him: Why do you call me good? None is good except God. 19 You know the commandments, do not kill, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not bear false witness, do not defraud, honor your father and mother.
20 Teacher, he said: I have observed all of these from my youth.
21 Jesus lovingly looked at him and said: You lack one thing. Go, sell your possessions and give to the poor. Then you will have treasure in heaven. Then come and follow me. 22 He was very sad when he heard this for he had many possessions. Then he went away.
23 Looking around Jesus said to his disciples: It is hard for those who have riches to enter into the kingdom of God! 24 The disciples were amazed at his words. Jesus repeated it again: Children, it is hard to enter into the kingdom of God! 25 It is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
26 They were greatly astonished! So they asked him: Who can be saved?
27 Jesus looked at them: With men it is impossible, but not with God: for all things are possible with God.
28 Peter said to him: We have left all and followed you.
29 Jesus said: Truly I tell you, a man that has left house, or brothers, or sisters, or mother, or father, or children, or lands, for my sake, and for the sake of the good news, 30 will receive a hundred times as much now in this time, and in the age to come everlasting life. 31 Many that are first will be last and the last first.
18 A Jewish leader asked: Good Teacher what shall I do to inherit eternal life?
19 Jesus asked: Why do you call me good? None is good except one, God. 20 You know the commandments, do not commit adultery, do not kill, do not steal, and do not bear false witness. Honor your father and mother.
21 The man replied: I have observed all these things from my youth.
22 When Jesus heard it he said to him, You lack one thing. Sell all that you have and distribute to the poor and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come and follow me.
23 But when he heard these things he became very sad for he was very rich.
24 Seeing him Jesus said: It is very difficult for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. 25 It is easier for a camel to enter in through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
26 They heard this and asked: Than who can be saved?
27 He replied: The things that are impossible with men are possible with God.
28 Peter said: Indeed we have left our own to follow you.
29 Jesus said: Truly I tell you, no man has left house, or wife, or brother, or parents, or children, for the sake of the kingdom of God, 30 who shall not receive manifold more now and in the age to come everlasting life.