Matthew 19:22

New American Bible - revised edition

When the young man heard this statement, he went away sad, for he had many possessions.

Cross References

Psalm 17:14

Slay them with your sword; with your hand, Lord, slay them; snatch them from the world in their prime. Their bellies are being filled with your friends; their children are satisfied too, for they share what is left with their young.

Ezekiel 33:31

My people come to you, gathering as a crowd and sitting in front of you to hear your words, but they will not act on them. Love songs are on their lips, but in their hearts they pursue dishonest gain.

Matthew 13:22

The seed sown among thorns is the one who hears the word, but then worldly anxiety and the lure of riches choke the word and it bears no fruit.

Matthew 14:9

The king was distressed, but because of his oaths and the guests who were present, he ordered that it be given,

Matthew 16:26

What profit would there be for one to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? Or what can one give in exchange for his life?

Matthew 19:21

Jesus said to him, “If you wish to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to [the] poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”

Matthew 19:23

Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Amen, I say to you, it will be hard for one who is rich to enter the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 6:24

“No one can serve two masters. He will either hate one and love the other, or be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon. Dependence on God.

Mark 10:22

At that statement his face fell, and he went away sad, for he had many possessions.

Mark 6:26

The king was deeply distressed, but because of his oaths and the guests he did not wish to break his word to her.

Luke 18:23

But when he heard this he became quite sad, for he was very rich. On Riches and Renunciation.

John 16:20

Amen, amen, I say to you, you will weep and mourn, while the world rejoices; you will grieve, but your grief will become joy.

Ephesians 5:5

Be sure of this, that no immoral or impure or greedy person, that is, an idolater, has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. Duty to Live in the Light.

Colossians 3:5

Put to death, then, the parts of you that are earthly: immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and the greed that is idolatry.