08/07/2023
Matthew:19.16
Now a man came up to Jesus and asked, "Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life?"
Matthew:19.17
"Why do you ask me about what is good?" Jesus replied. "There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, obey the commandments."
Matthew:19.18
"Which ones?" the man inquired. Jesus replied, "'Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not give false testimony,
Matthew:19.19
honor your father and mother,' and 'love your neighbor as yourself.'"
Matthew:19.20
"All these I have kept," the young man said. "What do I still lack?"
Matthew:19.21
Jesus answered, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me."
Matthew:19.22
When the young man heard this, he went away sad, because he had great wealth.
Matthew:19.23
Then Jesus said to his disciples, "I tell you the truth, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew:19.24
Again I tell 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."
Matthew:19.25
When the disciples heard this, they were greatly astonished and asked, "Who then can be saved?"
Matthew:19.26
Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."
Matthew:19.30
But many who are first will be last, and many who are last will be first.
