Matthew 19:21-23

Contemporary English Version

²¹ Jesus replied, “If you want to be perfect, go sell everything you own! Give the money to the poor, and you will have riches in heaven. Then come and be my follower.” ²² When the young man heard this, he went away sad, because he was very rich.

²³ Jesus said to his disciples, “I tell you, it's terribly hard for rich people to get into the kingdom of heaven!