Matthew 19:21 meaning and explanation

Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.”

Matthew 19:21, Berean Standard Bible

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A wealthy young man has just asked Jesus what good thing he must do to obtain eternal life, and he claims to have kept the commandments. Jesus names the one thing he has not done.

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