Matthew 19:22 nasb — But when the young man heard this statement, he went away grieving; for he was one who owned much property.

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"But when the young man heard this statement, he went away grieving; for he was one who owned much property."

— Matthew 19:22, NASB

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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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“But when the young man heard the saying, he went away sorrowful; for he was one that had great possessions. ”
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Matthew 19 — Context

HONOR YOUR FATHER AND MOTHER; and YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF."

The young man *said to Him, "All these things I have kept; what am I still lacking?"

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."

But when the young man heard this statement, he went away grieving; for he was one who owned much property.

And Jesus said to His disciples, "Truly I say to you, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven.

"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."

When the disciples heard this, they were very astonished and said, "Then who can be saved?"

Matthew 19:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 19:22 say?

Matthew 19:22 in the NASB reads: “But when the young man heard this statement, he went away grieving; for he was one who owned much property.”

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 (NASB): “But when the young man heard this statement, he went away grieving; for he was one who owned much property.” 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.

Matthew 19:22 nasb — But when the young man heard this statement, he went away grieving; for he was one who owned much property.

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