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Matthew 19:22

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

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  1. Matthew 19:20

    The young man saith unto him, All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet?

  2. Matthew 19:21

    Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.

  3. Matthew 19:23

    Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.

  4. Matthew 19:24

    And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

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