Matthew 19:22 net — But when the young man heard this he went away sorrowful, for he was very rich.

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"But when the young man heard this he went away sorrowful, for he was very rich."

— Matthew 19:22, NET Bible

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Matthew 19 — Context

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honor your father and mother, and love your neighbor as yourself.”

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The young man said to him,“I have wholeheartedly obeyed all these laws. What do I still lack?”

21

Jesus said to him,“If you wish to be perfect, go sell your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”

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But when the young man heard this he went away sorrowful, for he was very rich.

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Then Jesus said to his disciples,“I tell you the truth, it will be hard for a rich person to enter the kingdom of heaven!

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Again I say, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter into the kingdom of God.”

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The disciples were greatly astonished when they heard this 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 NET Bible reads: “But when the young man heard this he went away sorrowful, for he was very rich.”
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 (NET): “But when the young man heard this he went away sorrowful, for he was very rich.” 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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