Matthew 19:22 meaning and explanation
When the young man heard this, he went away in sorrow, because he had great wealth.
Matthew 19:22, Berean Standard Bible
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The man has just asked Jesus what good thing he must do to obtain eternal life, and after claiming he has kept the commandments, he is told to sell his possessions, give to the poor, and follow Jesus. His sorrow shows that his wealth held his heart more tightly than he expected.
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