Luke 18:22 nasb — When Jesus heard this, He said to him, "One thing you still lack; sell all that you possess and distribute it to the po…

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"When Jesus heard this, He said to him, "One thing you still lack; sell all that you possess and distribute it to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.""

— Luke 18:22, NASB

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Luke 18 — Context

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And Jesus said to him, "Why do you call Me good? No one is good except God alone.

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"You know the commandments, 'DO NOT COMMIT ADULTERY, DO NOT MURDER, DO NOT STEAL, DO NOT BEAR FALSE WITNESS, HONOR YOUR FATHER AND MOTHER.'"

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And he said, "All these things I have kept from my youth."

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When Jesus heard this, He said to him, "One thing you still lack; sell all that you possess and distribute it to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me."

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But when he had heard these things, he became very sad, for he was extremely rich.

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And Jesus looked at him and said, "How hard it is for those who are wealthy to enter the kingdom of God!

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"For 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."

Luke 18:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Luke 18:22 say?
Luke 18:22 in the NASB reads: “When Jesus heard this, He said to him, "One thing you still lack; sell all that you possess and distribute it to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me."”
Where is Luke 18:22 in the Bible?
Luke 18:22 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 18, verse 22.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 18:22.
What translation should I read Luke 18:22 in?
Luke 18:22 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 18:22?
Luke 18:22 reads (NASB): “When Jesus heard this, He said to him, "One thing you still lack; sell all that you possess and distribute it to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me."” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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