Matthew 19:22 - The Message22 That was the last thing the young man expected to hear. And so, crestfallen, he walked away. He was holding on tight to a lot of things, and he couldn’t bear to let go. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176922 But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition22 But when the young man heard this, he went away sad (grieved and in much distress), for he had great possessions. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)22 But when the young man heard the saying, he went away sorrowful; for he was one that had great possessions. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible22 But when the young man heard this, he went away saddened, because he had many possessions. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version22 And when the young man had heard this word, he went away sad, for he had many possessions. Ver Capítulo |
And that means killing off everything connected with that way of death: sexual promiscuity, impurity, lust, doing whatever you feel like whenever you feel like it, and grabbing whatever attracts your fancy. That’s a life shaped by things and feelings instead of by God. It’s because of this kind of thing that God is about to explode in anger. It wasn’t long ago that you were doing all that stuff and not knowing any better. But you know better now, so make sure it’s all gone for good: bad temper, irritability, meanness, profanity, dirty talk.
That sobered the king up fast. But unwilling to lose face with his guests, he caved in and let her have her wish. The king sent the executioner off to the prison with orders to bring back John’s head. He went, cut off John’s head, brought it back on a platter, and presented it to the girl, who gave it to her mother. When John’s disciples heard about this, they came and got the body and gave it a decent burial.