Jesus answered, “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.

Jesus' instruction to the rich young man to "sell your possessions and give to the poor" (Matthew 19:21) is a call to radical discipleship. It challenges believers to examine what they value most and to prioritize their relationship with God above all else.

21 Jesus answered, “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 When the young man heard this, he went away sad, because he had great wealth.

What does Matthew 19:21 mean? Jesus now reveals what the rich young ruler is missing to achieve salvation (Matthew 19:16). The man has asked Jesus what "good deed" he must do to be guaranteed a place in heaven. Jesus has emphasized to the man that only God is good, implying Jesus is God and ought to be listened to (Matthew 19:17).

The first part (Mt 19:1 20:34) has for its setting the journey of Jesus from Galilee to Jerusalem; the second (Mt 21:1) deals with Jesus’ ministry in Jerusalem up to the final great discourse of the gospel (Mt 24). Matthew follows the Marcan sequence of events, though adding material both special to this gospel and drawn from Q.

Matthew 19:21 Jesus answered, “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.” | New International Version (NIV) | Download The Bible App Now.

Matthew 19:21 Jesus answered, “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.”... Read verse in New International Version

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

19 honrar al padre y a la madre y amar al prójimo como a sí mismo. 20 El joven le dijo: 'Todo esto lo he guardado, ¿qué más me falta?' 21 Jesús le dijo: 'Si quieres ser perfecto, vende todo lo que posees y reparte el dinero entre los pobres, para que tengas un tesoro en el Cielo.

19 Honour your father and your mother. You shall love your neighbour as yourself.' 20 The young man said to him, 'I have kept all these. What more do I need to do?' 21 Jesus said, 'If you wish to be perfect, go and sell your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.'