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for he was one having many possessions. <a href="/kjv/matthew/19.htm">King James Bible</a> But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/19.htm">New King James Version</a> But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions. <a href="/nasb_/matthew/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But when the young man heard this statement, he went away grieving; for he was one who owned much property. <a href="/nasb/matthew/19.htm">NASB 1995</a> But when the young man heard this statement, he went away grieving; for he was one who owned much property. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But when the young man heard this statement, he went away grieved; for he was one who owned much property. <a href="/lsb/matthew/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But when the young man heard this statement, he went away grieving; for he was one who owned much property. <a href="/amp/matthew/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But when the young man heard this, he left grieving and distressed, for he owned much property and had many possessions [which he treasured more than his relationship with God]. <a href="/csb/matthew/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When the young man heard that, he went away grieving, because he had many possessions. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When the young man heard that command, he went away grieving, because he had many possessions. <a href="/asv/matthew/19.htm">American Standard Version</a> But when the young man heard the saying, he went away sorrowful; for he was one that had great possessions. <a href="/cev/matthew/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> When the young man heard this, he went away sad, because he was very rich. <a href="/erv/matthew/19.htm">English Revised Version</a> But when the young man heard the saying, he went away sorrowful: for he was one that had great possessions. <a href="/gwt/matthew/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When the young man heard this, he went away sad because he owned a lot of property. <a href="/gnt/matthew/19.htm">Good News Translation</a> When the young man heard this, he went away sad, because he was very rich. <a href="/isv/matthew/19.htm">International Standard Version</a> But when the young man heard this statement he went away sad, because he had many possessions. <a href="/msb/matthew/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> When the young man heard this, he went away in sorrow, because he had great wealth. <a href="/net/matthew/19.htm">NET Bible</a> But when the young man heard this he went away sorrowful, for he was very rich. <a href="/nheb/matthew/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But when the young man heard the saying, he went away sad, for he was one who had great possessions. <a href="/wbt/matthew/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions. <a href="/wey/matthew/19.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> On hearing those words the young man went away much cast down; for he had much property. <a href="/web/matthew/19.htm">World English Bible</a> But when the young man heard this, he went away sad, for he was one who had great possessions. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the young man, having heard the word, went away sorrowful, for he had many possessions; <a href="/blb/matthew/19.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having heard this statement, the young man went away grieving; for he was one having many possessions. <a href="/ylt/matthew/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the young man, having heard the word, went away sorrowful, for he had many possessions; <a href="/slt/matthew/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the young man having heard the word, departed, being grieved: for he was holding many possessions.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And when the young man had heard this word, he went away sad: for he had great possessions. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And when the young man had heard this word, he went away sad, for he had many possessions. <a href="/nabre/matthew/19.htm">New American Bible</a> When the young man heard this statement, he went away sad, for he had many possessions. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When the young man heard this word, he went away grieving, for he had many possessions.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> When the young man heard this word, he went away sad, for he had great possessions. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/19.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But that young man heard this saying and he went away, as it was grievous to him, for he had many possessions.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/19.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> When the young man heard that saying, he went away grieved; for he had great possessions.<CM> <a href="/godbey/matthew/19.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And the young man hearing the word, went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions. <a href="/haweis/matthew/19.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Now when the young man heard this speech, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.<CM> <a href="/mace/matthew/19.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but when the young man heard that, he went away dejected: for he had great possessions. <a href="/wey/matthew/19.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> On hearing those words the young man went away much cast down; for he had much property. <a href="/worrell/matthew/19.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> But the young man, having heard this saying, went away grieved; for he was one who had large possessions. <a href="/worsley/matthew/19.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> But when the young man heard that, he went away sorrowful; for he had large possessions. <a href="/parallel/matthew/19-22.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=5551" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/19.htm">The Rich Young Man</a> …21Jesus 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.” 22<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">When</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3495.htm" title="3495: neaniskos (N-NMS) -- A young man, youth, an attendant. From the same as neanias; a youth.">young man</a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: Akousas (V-APA-NMS) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">heard</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: touton (DPro-AMS) -- This; he, she, it. ">this,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3056.htm" title="3056: logon (N-AMS) -- From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression."></a> <a href="/greek/565.htm" title="565: apēlthen (V-AIA-3S) -- From apo and erchomai; to go off, aside or behind, literally or figuratively.">he went away</a> <a href="/greek/3076.htm" title="3076: lypoumenos (V-PPM/P-NMS) -- To pain, grieve, vex. From lupe; to distress; reflexively or passively, to be sad.">in sorrow,</a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">because</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēn (V-IIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">he</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">had</a> <a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: polla (Adj-ANP) -- Much, many; often. ">great</a> <a href="/greek/2933.htm" title="2933: ktēmata (N-ANP) -- From ktaomai; an acquirement, i.e. Estate.">wealth.</a> 23Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Truly I tell you, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/mark/10-22.htm">Mark 10:22</a> But the man was saddened by these words and went away in sorrow, because he had great wealth. <a href="/luke/18-23.htm">Luke 18:23</a> But when the ruler heard this, he became very sad, because he was extremely wealthy. <a href="/matthew/6-24.htm">Matthew 6:24</a> No one can serve two masters: Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money. <a href="/1_timothy/6-9.htm">1 Timothy 6:9-10</a> Those who want to be rich, however, fall into temptation and become ensnared by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction. / For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. By craving it, some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows. <a href="/luke/12-15.htm">Luke 12:15-21</a> And He said to them, “Watch out! Guard yourselves against every form of greed, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” / Then He told them a parable: “The ground of a certain rich man produced an abundance. / So he thought to himself, ‘What shall I do, since I have nowhere to store my crops?’ ... <a href="/proverbs/11-28.htm">Proverbs 11:28</a> He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like foliage. <a href="/ecclesiastes/5-10.htm">Ecclesiastes 5:10</a> He who loves money is never satisfied by money, and he who loves wealth is never satisfied by income. This too is futile. <a href="/james/5-1.htm">James 5:1-3</a> Come now, you who are rich, weep and wail over the misery to come upon you. / Your riches have rotted and moths have eaten your clothes. / Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and consume your flesh like fire. You have hoarded treasure in the last days. <a href="/matthew/13-22.htm">Matthew 13:22</a> The seed sown among the thorns is the one who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful. <a href="/luke/16-13.htm">Luke 16:13</a> No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.” <a href="/1_john/2-15.htm">1 John 2:15-17</a> Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. / For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but from the world. / The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever. <a href="/hebrews/13-5.htm">Hebrews 13:5</a> Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.” <a href="/psalms/49-6.htm">Psalm 49:6-7</a> They trust in their wealth and boast in their great riches. / No man can possibly redeem his brother or pay his ransom to God. <a href="/proverbs/23-4.htm">Proverbs 23:4-5</a> Do not wear yourself out to get rich; be wise enough to restrain yourself. / When you glance at wealth, it disappears, for it makes wings for itself and flies like an eagle to the sky. <a href="/matthew/16-26.htm">Matthew 16:26</a> What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.he went.<a href="/matthew/13-22.htm">Matthew 13:22</a> He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.<a href="/matthew/14-9.htm">Matthew 14:9</a> And the king was sorry: nevertheless for the oath's sake, and them which sat with him at meat, he commanded it to be given her.<a href="/judges/18-23.htm">Judges 18:23,24</a> And they cried unto the children of Dan. And they turned their faces, and said unto Micah, What aileth thee, that thou comest with such a company? … for.<a href="/matthew/6-24.htm">Matthew 6:24</a> No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.<a href="/matthew/16-26.htm">Matthew 16:26</a> For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?<a href="/psalms/17-14.htm">Psalm 17:14</a> From men which are thy hand, O LORD, from men of the world, which have their portion in this life, and whose belly thou fillest with thy hid treasure: they are full of children, and leave the rest of their substance to their babes.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/18-30.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/matthew/19-2.htm">Great</a> <a href="/matthew/18-31.htm">Grieved</a> <a href="/joel/1-8.htm">Grieving</a> <a href="/matthew/17-6.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/matthew/18-17.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/jeremiah/39-10.htm">Owned</a> <a href="/matthew/19-21.htm">Possessions</a> <a href="/matthew/19-21.htm">Property</a> <a href="/matthew/18-31.htm">Sad</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-5.htm">Sorrowful</a> <a href="/joel/1-9.htm">Sorrowing</a> <a href="/matthew/19-11.htm">Statement</a> <a href="/matthew/19-21.htm">Wealth</a> <a href="/matthew/19-11.htm">Word</a> <a href="/matthew/19-13.htm">Words</a> <a href="/matthew/19-20.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/21-12.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/matthew/19-30.htm">Great</a> <a href="/matthew/26-22.htm">Grieved</a> <a href="/mark/10-22.htm">Grieving</a> <a href="/matthew/19-25.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/matthew/19-25.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/mark/10-22.htm">Owned</a> <a href="/matthew/24-47.htm">Possessions</a> <a href="/matthew/20-15.htm">Property</a> <a href="/matthew/26-22.htm">Sad</a> <a href="/matthew/26-22.htm">Sorrowful</a> <a href="/mark/10-22.htm">Sorrowing</a> <a href="/matthew/27-37.htm">Statement</a> <a href="/matthew/22-16.htm">Wealth</a> <a href="/matthew/20-21.htm">Word</a> <a href="/matthew/19-25.htm">Words</a> <a href="/matthew/21-2.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 19</div>1. <a href="/matthew/19-1.htm">Jesus heals the sick;</a> 3. <a href="/matthew/19-3.htm">answers the Pharisees concerning divorce;</a> 10. <a href="/matthew/19-10.htm">shows when marriage is necessary;</a> 13. <a href="/matthew/19-13.htm">receives the little children;</a> 16. <a href="/matthew/19-16.htm">instructs the young man how to attain eternal life;</a> 20. <a href="/matthew/19-20.htm">and how to be perfect;</a> 23. <a href="/matthew/19-23.htm">tells his disciples how hard it is for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God;</a> 27. <a href="/matthew/19-27.htm">and promises reward to those who forsake all to follow him.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/19.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/19.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>When the young man heard this This phrase refers to the rich young ruler who approached Jesus with a question about eternal life. The context is a conversation where Jesus challenges him to sell his possessions and give to the poor. This moment is pivotal, as it reveals the young man's internal struggle between his desire for eternal life and his attachment to material wealth. The young man's response is a reflection of the broader human condition, where the call to follow Christ often requires a sacrifice of worldly attachments.he went away in sorrow The young man's sorrow indicates a deep internal conflict. His reaction is not one of anger or defiance but of sadness, suggesting he understood the gravity of Jesus' request but was unwilling to comply. This sorrow can be seen as a fulfillment of Jesus' earlier teachings about the difficulty for the rich to enter the kingdom of heaven (<a href="/matthew/19-23.htm">Matthew 19:23-24</a>). The young man's departure highlights the cost of discipleship and the challenge of prioritizing spiritual wealth over earthly riches.because he had great wealth The mention of his great wealth underscores the central issue of the narrative: the challenge of wealth as an obstacle to spiritual commitment. In the cultural and historical context of first-century Judea, wealth was often seen as a sign of God's favor, yet Jesus turns this notion on its head by suggesting that wealth can be a hindrance to spiritual growth. This echoes the teachings found in <a href="/proverbs/11-28.htm">Proverbs 11:28</a> and <a href="/1_timothy/6-9.htm">1 Timothy 6:9-10</a>, where the dangers of trusting in riches are highlighted. The young man's wealth symbolizes the broader theme of idolatry, where material possessions can take precedence over one's relationship with God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_rich_young_man.htm">The Rich Young Man</a> A wealthy individual who approaches Jesus with a question about eternal life. His encounter with Jesus reveals his attachment to material wealth. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure in this passage, who provides a challenging response to the young man's question, highlighting the difficulty of entering the kingdom of heaven for those who are rich. 3. <a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a> Present during this interaction, they later express astonishment at Jesus' teaching about wealth and salvation. 4. <a href="/topical/j/judea.htm">Judea</a> The region where this event takes place, as Jesus is traveling and teaching. 5. <a href="/topical/e/eternal_life.htm">Eternal Life</a> The central theme of the young man's inquiry, representing the ultimate goal of Christian faith.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_challenge_of_wealth.htm">The Challenge of Wealth</a> Wealth can be a significant barrier to spiritual growth and entering the kingdom of heaven. It is crucial to evaluate our attachment to material possessions. <a href="/topical/t/true_discipleship.htm">True Discipleship</a> Following Jesus requires a willingness to surrender all, including wealth, to gain eternal life. <a href="/topical/h/heart_examination.htm">Heart Examination</a> This passage calls for a deep examination of our priorities and what we truly value in life. <a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god.htm">Dependence on God</a> Recognize that salvation is impossible through human effort alone; it requires divine intervention and grace. <a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a> Focus on storing up treasures in heaven rather than on earth, aligning with God's eternal purposes.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_19.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 19</a> <a href="/q/what_did_jesus_mean_by_'camel_needle'.htm">What did Jesus mean by 'camel through eye of needle'?</a> <a href="/q/play_drum_for_newborn_king.htm">Is being wealthy considered sinful?</a> <a href="/q/does_proverbs_10_15_conflict_with_jesus.htm">Proverbs 10:15 depicts wealth as a 'fortified city'--does this conflict with Jesus' warnings about riches in the New Testament?</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_materialism.htm">What does the Bible say about materialism?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/19.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(22) He went away sorrowful.--St. Mark adds "sad," i.e., frowning, or as with a look that lowered. The word is the same as that used of the sky in <a href="/mark/16-3.htm" title="And they said among themselves, Who shall roll us away the stone from the door of the sepulcher?">Mark 16:3</a>. The discipline so far did its work. It made the man conscious of his weakness. He shrank from the one test which would really have led him to the heights of holiness at which he aimed. Yet the sorrow, though it was a sign of the weakness of one whose heart was not yet whole with God, was not without an element of hope. A mere worldling would have smiled with cynical contempt, as the Pharisees did when they heard words of a like tendency (<a href="/luke/16-14.htm" title="And the Pharisees also, who were covetous, heard all these things: and they derided him.">Luke 16:14</a>). Here there was at least a conflict. On the common view, that we can know nothing more of the questioner, it might seem as if the failure was final. On that which has been suggested here, we may believe that the Lord, who "loved" the seeker after eternal life in spite of this inward weakness, did not leave him to himself. The sickness, the death, the resurrection of Lazarus, may have been the discipline which proved that the things that are impossible with men are possible with God. We are at least not hindered by any chronological difficulty from placing those events after the dialogue with the young ruler.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/19.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 22. - When the young man heard that saying. Such an injunction was wholly unexpected; it completely staggered him; it appealed to the one point in his character which was weak and imperfect. He would have endured any amount of legal requirements or of vexatious and painful observances; he would gladly have become a disciple of Christ; but the previous sacrifice was too great; he could not make it; not that he was specially covetous or avaricious, but his heart was set on his riches; he had a wealthy man's tastes and position and self-confidence, and he could not bring himself to cast away these even at Christ's word. Such supreme self-denial, such absolute devotion, he would not embrace. So he went away sorrowful. He saw the right road, but he turned away from it. Without any further word, casting aside all hope of the saintly life, yet grieved and dejected at the thought of what he was losing, he returned to his home. It was hard to disobey the wise and loving Teacher who had endeavoured to lead him to the noblest aims and the highest ambition; but it was harder to follow his severe counsels. The evangelist gives the reason of this unhappy decision. For he had great possessions; η΅ν γὰρ ἔχων κτήματα πολλά: erat enim habens multas possessiones; he was one that had many possessions, or had and continued to have, implying possession and retention (comp. <a href="/luke/5-18.htm">Luke 5:18</a>, "he continued in retirement"). This fact was the snare that trapped him, the stumbling block over which he fell. The possession of riches proved fatal to saintliness. It is this truth that our Lord emphasizes in the following discourse. They who tare unconscious of having been tried as this young man was tried may condemn him as worldly, covetous, and insincere. A true Christian, who knows his own heart, may well feel that he can throw no stone at this defaulter; that he, any more than the Jew, could not give up all that he held dear for Christ's sake; that, bad the alternative been set before him in this blunt, palpable fashion, he too would have gone away sorrowful. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/19-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[When] δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. young man νεανίσκος (neaniskos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3495.htm">Strong's 3495: </a> A young man, youth, an attendant. From the same as neanias; a youth. heard Ἀκούσας (Akousas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. this, τοῦτον (touton) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. he went away ἀπῆλθεν (apēlthen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_565.htm">Strong's 565: </a> From apo and erchomai; to go off, aside or behind, literally or figuratively. in sorrow, λυπούμενος (lypoumenos) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3076.htm">Strong's 3076: </a> To pain, grieve, vex. From lupe; to distress; reflexively or passively, to be sad. because γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. he ἦν (ēn) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. had ἔχων (echōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. great πολλά (polla) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> Much, many; often. wealth. κτήματα (ktēmata) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2933.htm">Strong's 2933: </a> From ktaomai; an acquirement, i.e. Estate. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/19-22.htm">Matthew 19:22 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/matthew/19-22.htm">Matthew 19:22 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/matthew/19-22.htm">Matthew 19:22 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/matthew/19-22.htm">Matthew 19:22 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/matthew/19-22.htm">Matthew 19:22 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/19-22.htm">Matthew 19:22 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/19-22.htm">Matthew 19:22 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/19-22.htm">Matthew 19:22 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/19-22.htm">Matthew 19:22 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/matthew/19-22.htm">Matthew 19:22 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/matthew/19-22.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 19:22 But when the young man heard (Matt. 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