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Berean Standard Bible

“When the young man heard this, he went away in sorrow, because he had great wealth.”

Matthew 19:22

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A wealthy young man has asked what good thing he must do for eternal life. Jesus tells him to sell what he owns, give to the poor and follow him, and the man goes away grieving.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

When the young man heard this, he went away in sorrow, because he had great wealth.

World English Bible (WEB)

But when the young man heard the saying, he went away sad, for he was one who had great possessions.

King James Version (KJV)

But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.

American Standard Version (ASV)

But when the young man heard the saying, he went away sorrowful; for he was one that had great possessions.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But hearing these words the young man went away sorrowing: for he had much property.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

And the young man, having heard the word, went away sorrowful, for he had many possessions.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y oyendo el mancebo esta palabra, se fué triste, porque tenía muchas posesiones.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Cuando el joven oyó esto, se fue muy triste porque era extremadamente rico.

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