The rich young man was a wealthy and devout Jew who came to Jesus to ask how he could inherit eternal life. Although he had kept the commandments from his youth, he went away sad when Jesus told him to sell everything he owned and give it to the poor, because he had many possessions.
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Comes to Jesus with His Question
The rich young man ran up to Jesus, fell on his knees, and asked what he must do to inherit eternal life.
19You know the commandments: 'Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not bear false witness, do not defraud, honor your father and mother.'"
21Jesus looked at him and loved him, and he said, "One thing you lack. Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me."
21Jesus looked at him and loved him, and he said, "One thing you lack. Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me."