Matthew 19:22

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

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?”

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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Summary

Matthew 19:22

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

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General references

Luke 5:28

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