Matthew 19:16-24

Moffatt(i) 16 Up came a man and said to him, "Teacher, what good deed must I do to gain life eternal?" 17 He said to him, "Why do you ask me about what is good? One alone is good. But if you want to get into Life, keep the commands." 18 "Which?" he said. Jesus answered, "The commands, you shall not kill, you shall not commit adultery, you shall not steal, you shall not bear false witness, 19 honour your father and mother, and you must love your neighbour as yourself." 20 The young man said, "I have observed all these. What more is wanting?" 21 Jesus said to him, "If you want to be perfect, go and sell your property, give the money to the poor and you shall have treasure in heaven; then come and follow me." 22 When the young man heard that, he went sadly away, for he had great possessions. 23 And Jesus said to his disciples, "I tell you truly, it will be difficult for a rich man to get into the Realm of heaven. 24 I tell you again, it is easier for a camel to get through a needle's eye than for a rich man to get into the Realm of God."