Matthew 19:16
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Matt 19:16
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And someone came to Him and said, "Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may obtain eternal life?"
Matt 19:17
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And He said to him, "Why are you asking Me about what is good? There is {only} One who is good; but if you wish to enter into life, keep the commandments."
Matt 19:18
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{Then} he *said to Him, "Which ones?" And Jesus said, "YOU SHALL NOT COMMIT MURDER; YOU SHALL NOT COMMIT ADULTERY; YOU SHALL NOT STEAL; YOU SHALL NOT BEAR FALSE WITNESS;
Matt 19:19
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HONOR YOUR FATHER AND MOTHER; and YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF."
Matt 19:20
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The young man *said to Him, "All these things I have kept; what am I still lacking?"
Matt 19:21
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Jesus said to him, "If you wish to be complete, go {and} sell your possessions and give to {the} poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me."
Matt 19:22
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But when the young man heard this statement, he went away grieving; for he was one who owned much property.
Matt 19:23
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And Jesus said to His disciples, "Truly I say to you, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven.
Matt 19:24
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~"Again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God."
Matt 19:25
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When the disciples heard {this,} they were very astonished and said, "Then who can be saved?"
Matt 19:26
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And looking at {them} Jesus said to them, "With people this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."
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