Matthew 19:22 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

²² But when the young man heard these words, he went away saddened, for he had many possessions.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²² But when the young man heard this, he went away sad (grieved and in much distress), for he had great possessions.

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Common English Bible

²² But when the young man heard this, he went away saddened, because he had many possessions.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²² And when the young man had heard this word, he went away sad, for he had many possessions.

Matthew 19:22 Cross References

Matthew 6:24

No person can serve two masters, for he will either hate the one and love the other, or else he will cling to the one and look down on the other. You cannot serve God and material things [at the same time].

Matthew 13:22

And the person who was sown among the thorns is the one who hears the message, but the anxieties of the world [i.e., of life] and the deceptiveness of [material] riches choke the message and he becomes unproductive.

Colossians 3:5

So, put to death [i.e., stop practicing] the desires of your physical bodies [such as] sexual immorality, [moral] impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is [in reality] idolatry.

Ephesians 5:5

For you [should] know this for certain: No sexually immoral or [morally] impure person, or greedy person, who is [the same as] an idol worshiper, has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God.

Mark 10:22

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

Matthew 16:26

For what benefit is it to a person if he gains the whole world [of material things] but [has to] give up his life [i.e., all the spiritual blessings]? Or what should a person give in exchange for his life?

Luke 18:23

But when the ruler heard these words, he became very sad for he was extremely rich.

Matthew 14:9

Now King Herod became very distressed [over such a gruesome request]; but because he had [promised with] oaths and [to look good in front of] his party guests, he ordered John’s head to be given [to her].

Mark 6:26

And the king became very distressed [over such a gruesome request], but because he had promised her with oaths, and [to keep from looking bad] in front of his party guests, he did not refuse her [request].

Matthew 19:21

Jesus replied, “If you want to be complete, go and sell your possessions and give [the money] to poor people; then become my follower and you will have treasure in heaven.”

Matthew 19:23

Jesus said to His disciples, “Truly I tell you, it is difficult for a rich person to enter the kingdom of heaven.

John 16:20

Truly, truly, I tell you, you will cry and mourn [i.e., over my suffering and death], but the world will be glad [about it]. You will be sad, but your sadness will turn to joy [i.e., when learning of my resurrection].