Matthew 19

Treated in 15 passages across the library.

  • 19:21 Jesus said unto him, If thou wouldest be perfect, go, sell that which thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me. 4
  • 19:14 But Jesus said, Suffer the little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for to such belongeth the kingdom of heaven. 3
  • 19:16 And behold, one came to him and said, Teacher, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? 2
  • 19:22 But when the young man heard the saying, he went away sorrowful; for he was one that had great possessions. 2
  • 19:24 And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. 2
  • 19:26 And Jesus looking upon [them] said to them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible. 1
  • 19:27 Then answered Peter and said unto him, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee; what then shall we have? 1

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  1. The Fundamental Doctrines of the Christian Faith · R. A. Torrey

    The Christian Conception of God—The Infinite Perfection and Unity of God cites Matt. 19:26

    …is Light."—1 John 1:5. "God is Love."—1 John 4:8, 16. "With God All Things are Possible."—Matt. 19:26. "His Understanding is Infinite."—Ps. 147:5. We are to consider again to-day the Christia…

  2. The Life of Trust · George Müller

    Walking in Darkness cites Matthew xix. 14

    …why? Because my soul laid hold in faith on that word, “Of such is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew xix. 14. Further: When sometimes all has been dark, exceedingly dark, with reference to my servic…

  3. How to Bring Men to Christ · R. A. Torrey

    Dealing with Those Who Wish to Put Off a Decision Until Some Other Time cites Matt. xix. 14

    …” or “I want to wait until I am older.” Ecc. xii. 1, is an all–sufficient answer to such. Matt. xix. 14, and xviii. 3, are also good passages to use as they show that youth is the best time to …

  4. A Treatise Concerning Religious Affections · Jonathan Edwards

    VIII. Truly gracious affections differ from those affections that are false and delusive, in that they tend to, and are attended with the lamblike, dovelike spirit and temper of Jesus Christ cites Matt. 19:14

    …t, that Christ represents all his disciples, all the heirs of heaven, as little children: Matt. 19:14, "Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not; for of such is the kingdom…

  5. A Treatise Concerning Religious Affections · Jonathan Edwards

    XII. Gracious and holy affections have their exercise and fruit in Christian practice cites Matt. 19:16

    …im, and to show them what they were. This was the method he took with the rich young man, Matt. 19:16, &c. He seemed to show a great respect to Christ; he came kneeling to high and called him…

  6. Evening by Evening · Charles H. Spurgeon

    June cites Matthew 19:16

    … deserts into gardens, and makes the barren heart to sing for joy. June 2 “Good Master.” (Matthew 19:16) If the young man in the gospel used this title in speaking to our Lord, how much more fi…

  7. A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life · William Law

    Containing some reflections upon the life of Miranda, and showing how it may, and ought to be imitated by all her sex cites Matt. xix. 21

    …, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me"; [Matt. xix. 21] what wonder is it, that there should be amongst Christians some such zealous followers o…

  8. Men and Women Who Gave Everything · Ochorus Originals

    C.T. Studd — The Cricket Star Who Gave His Fortune Away cites Matthew 19:21

    …ssions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me” (Matthew 19:21, NIV). Studd took these words as addressed to him specifically. He sold and gave and foll…

  9. Godliness · Catherine Booth

    The Perfect Heart cites Matthew 19:21

    …sess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.'" — Matthew 19:21 And, again, at 1 Corinthians 2:6— "Yet among the mature we do impart wisdom," — 1 Corinth…

  10. Men and Women Who Gave Everything · Ochorus Originals

    Scripture Appendix: God’s Word on the Missional Life cites Matthew 19:21

    …wing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things.” Chapter 6 — C.T. Studd Matthew 19:21 — “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you wil…

  11. The Ten Commandments · Thomas Watson

    2.1 The First Commandment cites Matt 19: 22

    …ospel loved his gold better than his Saviour; the world lay nearer his heart than Christ. Matt 19: 22. Fulgens hoc aurum praestringit oculos [This gold with its glitter blinds the eyes]. Vari…

  12. The Ten Commandments · Thomas Watson

    2.10 The Tenth Commandment cites Matt 19: 22

    … the gospel, ‘Sell all, and come and follow me;’ abiit tristis, ‘he went away sorrowful.’ Matt 19: 22. He would rather part with Christ than with all his earthly possessions. Cardinal Bourbon…

  13. Sermons on Several Occasions · John Wesley

    On Riches cites Matthew 19:24

    …to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.” Matthew 19:24. 1. In the preceding verses we have an account of a young man who came running to our Lor…

  14. Selected Sermons of George Whitefield · George Whitefield

    The Care of the Soul Urged as the One Thing Needful cites Mat. 19:24

    …as difficult, comparatively speaking, as for a “Camel to go through the eye of a needle,” Mat. 19:24, yet if it be neglected, you are poor in the midst of all your wealth, and miserable in a…

  15. Absolute Surrender · Andrew Murray

    Peter's Repentance cites Matt. 19:27

    …and he afterward could say rightly to the Lord: “We have forsaken all and followed thee” (Matt. 19:27). Peter was a man of absolute surrender; he gave up all to follow Jesus. Peter was also a…