Parallel Verses

Weymouth New Testament

At these words his brow darkened, and he went away sad; for he was possessed of great wealth.

New American Standard Bible

But at these words he was saddened, and he went away grieving, for he was one who owned much property.

King James Version

And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions.

Holman Bible

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

International Standard Version

Shocked at this statement, the man went away sad, because he had many possessions.

A Conservative Version

But having become somber at the saying, he went away sorrowing, for he was a man who has many possessions.

American Standard Version

But his countenance fell at the saying, and he went away sorrowful: for he was one that had great possessions.

Amplified

But the man was saddened at Jesus’ words, and he left grieving, because he owned much property and had many possessions [which he treasured more than his relationship with God].

An Understandable Version

But the man had a sad look on his face when he heard these words, and went away sorrowful, for he had many possessions.

Anderson New Testament

But becoming sad at that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.

Bible in Basic English

But his face became sad at the saying, and he went away sorrowing: for he was one who had much property.

Common New Testament

But he fell sad at this word, and went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.

Daniel Mace New Testament

but he was troubled at this answer, and went away very sorrowful, for he had a great estate.

Darby Translation

But he, sad at the word, went away grieved, for he had large possessions.

Godbey New Testament

And he being grieved at the word, went away sorrowing: for he had great possessions.

Goodspeed New Testament

But his face fell at Jesus' words, and he went away much cast down, for he had a great deal of property.

John Wesley New Testament

But he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved; for he had great possessions.

Julia Smith Translation

And he, being sad at the word, went away being grieved: for he had many possessions.

King James 2000

And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions.

Lexham Expanded Bible

But he looked gloomy at the statement [and] went away sorrowful, {because he had} many possessions.

Modern King James verseion

And he was sad at that saying and went away grieved, for he had great possessions.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

But he was discomforted with that saying, and went away mourning, for he had great possessions.

Moffatt New Testament

But his face fell at that, and he went sadly away, for he had great possessions.

Montgomery New Testament

But his face fell at these words, and he went away saddened, for he was one who had great wealth.

NET Bible

But at this statement, the man looked sad and went away sorrowful, for he was very rich.

New Heart English Bible

But his face fell at that saying, and he went away sorrowful, for he was one who had great possessions.

Noyes New Testament

But his countenance fell at that saying, and he went away sorrowful; for he had great possessions.

Sawyer New Testament

And he was grieved at this saying, and went away sad, for he had great possessions.

The Emphasized Bible

And, he, becoming gloomy because of the word, departed sorrowing, for he was holding, many possessions.

Thomas Haweis New Testament

And groaning over this speech, he went away sorrowful: for he had many estates.

Twentieth Century New Testament

But the man's face clouded at these words, and he went away distressed, for he had great possessions.

Webster

And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions.

Williams New Testament

But his countenance fell at that command, and he went away in deep distress, for he owned a great deal of property.

World English Bible

But his face fell at that saying, and he went away sorrowful, for he was one who had great possessions.

Worrell New Testament

But, becoming gloomy at this saying, he went away grieved; for he was one having great possessions.

Worsley New Testament

But he was sad at that saying, and went away sorrowful; for he had great possessions.

Youngs Literal Translation

And he -- gloomy at the word -- went away sorrowing, for he was having many possessions.

Interlinear

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

he was sad
στυγνάζω 
Stugnazo 
lower, be sad
Usage: 1

at
ἐπί 
Epi 
on, in, upon, unto, to,
Usage: 644

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

and 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
ἦν 
En 
was, were, had been, had, taught , stood , , vr was
Usage: 410

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

πολύς πολλός 
Polus 
Usage: 292

Context Readings

A Rich Young Man

21 Then Jesus looked at him and loved him, and said, "One thing is lacking in you: go, sell all you possess and give the proceeds to the poor, and you shall have riches in Heaven; and come and be a follower of mine." 22 At these words his brow darkened, and he went away sad; for he was possessed of great wealth. 23 Then looking round on His disciples Jesus said, "With how hard a struggle will the possessors of riches enter the Kingdom of God!"

Cross References

Matthew 13:22

He who has received the seed among the thorns is the man who hears the Message, but the cares of the present age and the delusions of riches quite stifle the Message, and it becomes unfruitful.

Matthew 19:22

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

Matthew 27:3

Then when Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that He was condemned, smitten with remorse he brought back the thirty shekels to the High Priests and Elders

Matthew 27:24-26

So when he saw that he could gain nothing, but that on the contrary there was a riot threatening, he called for water and washed his hands in sight of them all, saying, "I am not responsible for this murder: you must answer for it."

Mark 6:20

for Herod stood in awe of John, knowing him to be an upright and holy man, and he protected him. After listening to him he was in great perplexity, and yet he found a pleasure in listening.

Mark 6:26

Then the King, though intensely sorry, yet for the sake of his oaths, and of his guests, would not break faith with her.

Luke 12:15

And to the people He said, "Take care, be on your guard against all covetousness, for no one's life consists in the superabundance of his possessions."

Luke 18:23

But on hearing these words he was deeply sorrowful, for he was exceedingly rich.

2 Corinthians 7:10

For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, a repentance not to be regretted; but the sorrow of the world finally produces death.

Ephesians 5:5

For be well assured that no fornicator or immoral person and no money-grubber--or in other words idol-worshipper--has any share awaiting him in the Kingdom of Christ and of God.

1 Timothy 6:9-10

But people who are determined to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many unwise and pernicious ways which sink mankind in destruction and ruin.

2 Timothy 4:10

For Demas has deserted me--loving, as he does, the present age--and has gone to Thessalonica; Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia.

1 John 2:15-16

Do not love the world, nor the things in the world. If any one loves the world, there is no love in his heart for the Father.

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