What is the meaning of Matthew 19:21?

* The two F.O.G. Bibles and Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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.”

World English Bible (WEB)

Jesus said to him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have, and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.”

Strong's King James

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The F.O.G *

(21) Yeshua said to him, "If you want to be complete go selling your possessions and give to the poor and you will have treasure above and come follow Me."

The F.O.G Message *

[21] Jesus, looking at him with love, touched the heart of the matter: "If you want to be complete, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me."

Young's Literal Translation

Jesus said to him, ‘If thou dost will to be perfect, go away, sell what thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven, and come, follow me.’

Matthew 19:21

Commentary: What is the Meaning of this Verse?

Jean Paul Joseph

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