Key Verse Spotlight
Matthew 19:20 — Meaning and Application
King James Version
“The young man saith unto him, All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet?”
Matthew 19:20
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness,
Honour thy father and {thy} mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
The young man saith unto him, All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet?
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.
But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.
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