Matthew 19:20

Matthew 19:20 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)The young man saith unto him, All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet?
• New International Version (NIV)“All these I have kept,” the young man said. “What do I still lack?”
• English Standard Version (ESV)The young man said to him, "All these I have kept. What do I still lack?"
• New King James Version (NKJV)The young man said to Him, “All these things I have kept from my youth. What do I still lack?”

Context of Matthew 19:20

18“Which commandments?” the man asked. Jesus said, “Never murder. Never commit adultery. Never steal. Never give false testimony. 19Honor your father and mother. Love your neighbor as you love yourself.” The young man replied, “I have obeyed all these commandments. What else do I need to do?” 21Jesus said to him, “If you want to be perfect, sell what you own. Give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then follow me!” 22When the young man heard this, he went away sad because he owned a lot of property.

Matthew 19:20 word by word

Λέγει αὐτῷ ὁ νεανίσκος· πάντα ταῦτα ἐφύλαξα τί ἔτι ὑστερῶ;¶Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• The young manὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• The young manνεανίσκοςneaniskos · young manG3495
• saithλέγωlegō · to sayG3004
• unto himαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• Allπᾶςpas · allG3956
• these thingsοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• have I keptφυλάσσωphulassō · to keep/guard: observeG5442
• fromἐκek ex · out fromG1537
• myἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• youthνεότηςneotēs · youthG3503
• whatτίςtis · which?G5101
• lack Iὑστερέωhustereō · to lackG5302
• yetἔτιeti · stillG2089

Cross-references for Matthew 19:20

• Mark 10:20The man replied, “Teacher, I’ve obeyed all these commandments since I was a boy.”
• Luke 15:7I can guarantee that there will be more happiness in heaven over one person who turns to God and changes the way he thinks and acts than over 99 people who already have turned to God and have his approval.”
• Luke 18:11The Pharisee stood up and prayed, ‘God, I thank you that I’m not like other people! I’m not a robber or a dishonest person. I haven’t committed adultery. I’m not even like this tax collector.
• John 8:7When they persisted in asking him questions, he straightened up and said, “The person who is sinless should be the first to throw a stone at her.”
• Romans 3:19We know that whatever the Scriptures say applies to everyone under their influence, and no one can say a thing. The whole world is brought under the judgment of God.
• Romans 7:9At one time I was alive without any laws. But when this commandment came, sin became alive
• Galatians 3:24Before Christ came, Moses’ laws served as our guardian. Christ came so that we could receive God’s approval by faith.
• Philippians 3:6When it comes to being enthusiastic, I was a persecutor of the church. When it comes to winning God’s approval by obeying Jewish laws, I was perfect.
• Mark 10:21Jesus looked at him and loved him. He told him, “You’re still missing one thing. Sell everything you have. Give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then follow me!”
• Luke 18:22When Jesus heard this, he said to him, “You still need one thing. Sell everything you have. Distribute the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then follow me!”

Commentaries on Matthew 19:20

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 20All these have I kept - I have made these precepts the rule of my life. There is a difference worthy of notice between this and our Lord's word. He says, Matthew 19:17, , keep, earnestly, diligently, as with watch and ward; probably referring not only to the letter but to the spirit. The young man modestly says, all these ( ) have I observed; I have paid attention to, and endeavored to regulate my conduct by them. I have kept them in custody. From my…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 16-30Verses 16-30 This account is found also in Mark 10:17-31; Matthew 19:16 One came - This was a young man, Matthew 19:20. He was a ruler (Luke); probably a ruler in a synagogue, or of the great council of the nation; a place to which he was chosen on account of his unblemished character and promising talents. He came running (Mark); evincing great earnestness and anxiety, He fell upon his knees (Mark); not to worship him, but to pay the customary respectful…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 16-22Verses 16-22 Christ knew that covetousness was the sin which most easily beset this young man; though he had got honestly what he possessed, yet he could not cheerfully part with it, and by this his want of sincerity was shown. Christ's promises make his precepts easy, and his yoke pleasant and very comfortable; yet this promise was as much a trial of the young man's faith, as the precept was of his charity and contempt of the world. It is required of us…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-30Jesus was traveling to Jerusalem (Matthew 19:1; 20:29; 21:1). This was another chance to teach the disciples what it means to be his disciples.Read the comment

Topics related to Matthew 19:20

• Covetousness
• Jesus, the Christ
• Life
• Obedience
• Riches
• Salvation
• Self-Righteousness
• Works
• Young Men

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Commentaries on Matthew 19

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Catena Aurea
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• John Lightfoot Commentary
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings