Matthew 19:22 — Bible Verse (KJV)

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

Matthew 19:22 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Matthew 19:22 in 6 Bible Translations

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Matthew 19:22 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

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

Matthew 19:22 — World English Bible

Matthew 19:22 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

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

Matthew 19:22 — American Standard Version

Matthew 19:22 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

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

Matthew 19:22 — Young's Literal Translation

Matthew 19:22 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

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

Matthew 19:22 — Darby Translation

Matthew 19:22 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“And when the yong man heard that saying, he went away sorowfull: for he had great possessions.”

Matthew 19:22 — Geneva Bible

Matthew 19:22 in Context — Matthew 19

20 The young man saith unto him, All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet?

21 Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.

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

23 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.

24 And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

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What Does Matthew 19:22 Mean?

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