Matthew 19:22 cpdv — And when the young man had heard this word, he went away sad, for he had many possessions.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And when the young man had heard this word, he went away sad, for he had many possessions. "

— Matthew 19:22, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 19 — Context

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Honor your father and your mother. And, you shall love your neighbor as yourself.”

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The young man said to him: “All these I have kept from my childhood. What is still lacking for me?”

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Jesus said to him: “If you are willing to be perfect, go, sell what you have, and give to the poor, and then you will have treasure in heaven. And come, follow me.”

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And when the young man had heard this word, he went away sad, for he had many possessions.

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Then Jesus said to his disciples: “Amen, I say to you, that the wealthy shall enter with difficulty into the kingdom of heaven.

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And again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle, than for the wealthy to enter into the kingdom of heaven.”

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And upon hearing this, the disciples wondered greatly, saying: “Then who will be able to be saved?”

Matthew 19:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 19:22 say?
Matthew 19:22 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And when the young man had heard this word, he went away sad, for he had many possessions. ”
Where is Matthew 19:22 in the Bible?
Matthew 19:22 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 19, verse 22.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 19:22.
What translation should I read Matthew 19:22 in?
Matthew 19:22 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 Matthew 19:22?
Matthew 19:22 reads (CPDV): “And when the young man had heard this word, he went away sad, for he had many possessions. ” 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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