Luke 18:23

The Rich Young Ruler · Luke 18:18–30
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Translations

Modern
But when the ruler heard this, he became very sad, because he was extremely wealthy.
Traditional
And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich.
Literal
But having heard these things, he became very sorrowful; for he was exceedingly rich.
Latin
His ille auditis, contristatus est: quia dives erat valde.

Original

Greek
English
But when the ruler heard this, he became very sad, because he was extremely wealthy.

Notes

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

Events

Parallels

Matthew 19:16–30 Mark 10:17–31

Glossary

Luke, Gospel of Needle

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: Receives the Rich Young Ruler Who Asks What he Shall do to Inherit Eternal Life Riches: General Scriptures Concerning Salvation: Conditions of Self-Righteousness: General Scriptures Concerning The Rich: General Scriptures Concerning Young Men: General Scriptures Concerning Young Men: Religious Young Men: The Rich Young Man