Matthew 19:22

But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 19:22

BSB

When the young man heard this, he went away in sorrow, because he had great wealth.

AKJV

But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.

CPDV

And when the young man had heard this word, he went away sad, for he had many possessions.

ERV

But when the young man heard the saying, he went away sorrowful: for he was one that had great possessions.

NHEB

But when the young man heard the saying, he went away sad, for he was one who had great possessions.

SMT

And the young man having heard the word, departed, being grieved: for he was holding many possessions.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 19:22

ButG1161ConjunctionwhentheyoungmanG3495Noun Masculine heardG191VerbthatsayingG3056Noun MasculinehewentawayG565Verb sorrowfulG3076Verb forG1063ConjunctionhehadG2258Verb greatG4183Adjective possessionsG2933Noun Neuter

Commentary for Matthew 19:22

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Matthew 19:22

Summary

Wealthy follower departs grieving over possession attachment

Event

Rich youth rejects calling

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD