Matthew 19:21

Free Bible Version

Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, then go and sell your possessions, give the money to the poor, and you'll have treasure in heaven. Then come and follow me.”

Cross References

Genesis 17:1

When Abram was 99, the Lord appeared to him and told him, “I am God Almighty. Live in my presence and don't do wrong.

Genesis 6:9

This is the story of Noah and his family. Noah was a man of integrity, living a moral life among the people of his time. He had a close relationship with God.

Job 1:1

Once there was a man called Job who lived in the land of Uz. He was a man of integrity who did what was right. He respected God and avoided evil.

Psalm 37:37

Observe the innocent, look at those who do right! Those who love peace have a future!

Matthew 16:24

Then Jesus told his disciples, “If you want to be a follower of mine, you must deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow me.

Matthew 19:20

“I've kept all these commandments,” the young man said. “What else do I need to do?”

Matthew 19:22

When the young man heard Jesus' answer he went away very sad, because he had many possessions.

Matthew 19:28

Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth: when everything is remade and the Son of man sits on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

Matthew 4:19

“Come and follow me, and I will teach you how to catch people,” he told them.

Matthew 5:48

Grow up and become completely trustworthy, just as your heavenly Father is trustworthy.”

Matthew 8:22

“Follow me! Leave the dead to bury their own dead,” Jesus replied.

Matthew 9:9

As Jesus moved on from there he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth. Jesus called to him, “Follow me!” He got up, and followed Jesus.

Mark 10:21

Jesus looked at him with love and said, “You're only missing one thing. Go and sell everything you own, give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come and follow me.”

Mark 2:14

As he walked along, he saw Levi son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax collector's booth. “Follow me,” Jesus told him. Levi got up and followed Jesus.

Mark 8:34

Jesus called the crowd and his disciples over to him, and told them, “If you want to follow me, you must give up on yourselves, pick up your cross and follow me.

Luke 12:33

Sell what you have, and give the money to the poor. Get yourselves purses that don't wear out: treasure in heaven that will never run out, where no thief can steal it and no moth can destroy it.

Luke 14:33

In the same way every one of you who doesn't give up everything can't be my disciple.

Luke 16:9

I tell you, use the wealth of this world to make friends for yourselves so that when it's gone, you'll be welcomed into an eternal home.

Luke 18:22

When Jesus heard this he told the man, “You still lack one thing. Go and sell all you have, give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come and follow me!”

Luke 5:27

Later, as Jesus was leaving the town, he saw a tax collector called Levi sitting at his tax booth. “Follow me,” Jesus told him.

Luke 6:40

Do students know more than the teacher? Only when they've learned everything: then they will be like their teacher.

Luke 9:23

“If any one of you wants to follow me, you must deny yourself, pick up your cross daily, and follow me,” Jesus told all of them.

John 10:27

My sheep recognize my voice; I know them, and they follow me.

John 12:26

If you want to serve me you need to follow me. My servants will be where I am, and my Father will honor anyone who serves me.

Acts 2:45

They sold their property and belongings, sharing the proceeds with everyone as they needed.

Hebrews 10:34

You showed your sympathy for those in prison, and took it cheerfully when your possessions were confiscated, knowing that you have something better coming that will truly last.