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Matthew 19:17-24 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

17. And he said to him: "Why do you question me about what is good? One is good: God. But if you wish to enter into life, observe the commandments."

18. He said to him, "Which?" And Jesus said: "You shall not murder. You shall not commit adultery. You shall not steal. You shall not give false testimony.

19. Honor your father and your mother. And, you shall love your neighbor as yourself."

20. The young man said to him: "All these I have kept from my childhood. What is still lacking for me?"

21. Jesus said to him: "If you are willing to be perfect, go, sell what you have, and give to the poor, and then you will have treasure in heaven. And come, follow me."

22. And when the young man had heard this word, he went away sad, for he had many possessions.

23. Then Jesus said to his disciples: "Amen, I say to you, that the wealthy shall enter with difficulty into the kingdom of heaven.

24. And again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle, than for the wealthy to enter into the kingdom of heaven."

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