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Matthew 19:18-23 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

18. “Which ones?” the man asked.Jesus answered, “Do not murder. Be faithful in marriage. Do not steal. Do not tell lies about others.

19. Respect your father and mother. And love others as much as you love yourself.”

20. The young man said, “I have obeyed all these. What else must I do?”

21. Jesus replied, “If you want to be perfect, go and sell everything you own! Give the money to the poor, and you will have riches in heaven. Then come and be my follower.”

22. When the young man heard this, he was sad, because he was very rich.

23. Jesus said to his disciples, “It's terribly hard for rich people to get into the kingdom of heaven!

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