But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.
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The verse 22 is found in chapter 19 of Matthew. The rich young man exposes the tension between keeping commandments and relinquishing whatever occupies God’s place. Jesus teaches that wealth can become an obstacle to the kingdom and promises reward to those who leave securities behind to follow him.
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Compare Matthew 19:22 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Da der Jüngling das Wort hörte, ging er betrübt von ihm, denn er hatte viele Güter.
Y oyendo el mancebo esta palabra, se fue triste, porque tenía muchas posesiones.
Al oír esta palabra, el joven se fue triste, porque tenía muchas posesiones.
Après avoir entendu ces paroles, le jeune homme s'en alla tout triste; car il avait de grands biens.
Ma il giovane, udita quella parola, se ne andò contristato; perciocchè egli avea molte ricchezze
E o jovem, ouvindo esta palavra, retirou-se triste, porque possuía muitas propriedades.
那青年聽見這話,就憂憂愁愁地走了,因為他的產業很多。
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