Luke 18:22

Translations

Modern

On hearing this, Jesus told him, “You still lack one thing: Sell everything you own and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.”

Traditional

Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.

Literal

And having heard, Jesus said to him, “Still one thing to you is lacking: Sell all, as much as you have, and distribute to the poor, and you will have treasure in the heavens; and come, follow Me.”

Latin

Quo audito, Jesus ait ei: Adhuc unum tibi deest: omnia quæcumque habes vende, et da pauperibus, et habebis thesaurum in cælo: et veni, sequere me.

Original

Greek

English

On hearing this, Jesus told him, “You still lack one thing: Sell everything you own and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.”

Notes

Luke 18:22

The man's love for his wealth showed he did not fully obey God. He did not love God or others as God requires (10:25–28). Loving wealth is a form of worshiping false gods (idolatry) (Ephesians 5:5; Colossians 3:5).

Luke 18:18–30

The story of the rich religious leader warns against trusting in riches rather than pledging complete allegiance to God.

Theme notes and profiles

Christian Giving Concern for the Poor Rich and Poor in the Gospel of Luke

Events

Jesus Teaches in Pereac. AD 30

Related verses

Luke 12:33
Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide yourselves with purses that will not wear out, an inexhaustible treasure in heaven, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys.
1 Timothy 6:18–19
Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share,
Matthew 19:21
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.”
Matthew 6:19–20
Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.
Luke 16:9
I tell you, use worldly wealth to make friends for yourselves so that when it is gone, they will welcome you into eternal dwellings.
Luke 10:42
But only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, and it will not be taken away from her.”
Psalm 27:4
One thing I have asked of the LORD; this is what I desire: to dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and seek Him in His temple.
Luke 9:23
Then Jesus said to all of them, “If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me.
Acts 4:34–37
There were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the proceeds from the sales,
Luke 9:57–62
As they were walking along the road, someone said to Jesus, “I will follow You wherever You go.”
Philippians 3:13
Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead,
Acts 2:44–45
All the believers were together and had everything in common.

Parallels

Matthew 19:16–30 Mark 10:17–31

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Luke, Gospel of Needle

Topics

All Christians should be As Missionaries in Devoting all Property to God All Christians should be As Missionaries in Following Christ Jesus, the Christ: Receives the Rich Young Ruler Who Asks What he Shall do to Inherit Eternal Life Poor: Duty To Riches: General Scriptures Concerning Salvation: Conditions of Self-Righteousness: General Scriptures Concerning The Rich: General Scriptures Concerning Treasures Treasures in Heaven Young Men: General Scriptures Concerning Young Men: Religious Young Men: The Rich Young Man

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