Matthew 19:22

Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 19

“But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.”Matthew 19:22

What Does Matthew 19:22 Mean?

Matthew 19:22 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 19, verse 22 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 19 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Poverty & Wealth.

Cross-References (19)

These passages are connected to Matthew 19:22 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

John 6:66“From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him.”Ezekiel 33:31“And they come unto thee as the people cometh, and they sit before thee as my people, and they hear thy words, but they will not do them: for with their mouth they shew much love, but their heart goeth after their covetousness.”Matthew 6:24“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.”Matthew 13:22“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.”1 Timothy 6:9“But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.”Ruth 1:14“And they lifted up their voice, and wept again: and Orpah kissed her mother in law; but Ruth clave unto her.”Matthew 16:26“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?”Mark 10:22“And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions.”Ephesians 5:5“For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.”Colossians 3:5“Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:”Matthew 14:9“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.”Mark 6:26“And the king was exceeding sorry; yet for his oath’s sake, and for their sakes which sat with him, he would not reject her.”Luke 5:28“And he left all, rose up, and followed him.”Luke 18:23“And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich.”Judges 18:23“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?”2 Kings 5:11“But Naaman was wroth, and went away, and said, Behold, I thought, He will surely come out to me, and stand, and call on the name of the LORD his God, and strike his hand over the place, and recover the leper.”Psalms 17:14“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.”Daniel 6:14“Then the king, when he heard these words, was sore displeased with himself, and set his heart on Daniel to deliver him: and he laboured till the going down of the sun to deliver him.”John 19:12“And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews cried out, saying, If thou let this man go, thou art not Caesar’s friend: whosoever maketh himself a king speaketh against Caesar.”

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