Luke 18:23

And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich.

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Other Translations for Luke 18:23

BSB
But when the ruler heard this, he became very sad, because he was extremely wealthy.
AKJV
And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich.
CPDV
When he heard this, he became very sorrowful. For he was very rich.
ERV
But when he heard these things, he became exceeding sorrowful; for he was very rich.
NHEB
But when he heard these things, he became very sad, for he was very rich.
SMT
And he having heard these things, was sorely grieved: for he was very rich.

Commentary for Luke 18:23

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Luke 18:23
Summary
Wealth prevents man from accepting difficult demand
Event
Wealthy man refuses Jesus's challenge
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Narrative