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Matthew 19:22

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

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

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

When the young guy heard Jesus say that, he walked away feeling crushed — because he was really, really wealthy.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes what we own ends up owning us instead.

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