Matthew 19:22
But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
But when the young man heard that saying..... That he must sell his estates, and all his worldly substance, and the money made of them, give away to the poor; and become a follower of Christ, deny…
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
sorrowful A conflict of opposite desires vexed his soul. He wished to serve God and mammon. He was sorrowful because he saw that the special sacrifice required to win eternal life was too great for…
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