Matthew 19:21
Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.
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Gill's Exposition
Jesus said unto him, if thou wilt be perfect,.... Wanting nothing, completely righteous, according to the tenor of the covenant of works, having no evil, concupiscence, or worldly lusts: our Lord…
This account is found also in Mar 10:17-31; Luke 18:18-39. Mat 19:16 One came - This was a young man, Mat 19:20. He was a ruler (Luke); probably a ruler in a synagogue, or of the great council of the…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
If thou wilt be perfect i. e. "if thou desirest to be perfect."
go and sell that thou hast Jesus does indeed bid him do something, but to dothat would be a proof of beingperfect, it is thetest for his…
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