Matthew 19:21 Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me. [kjv]
εφη αυτω ο ιησους ει θελεις τελειος ειναι υπαγε πωλησον σου τα υπαρχοντα και δος τοις πτωχοις και εξεις θησαυρον εν ουρανοις και δευρο ακολουθει μοι [gnt]
The Greek word translated as "
perfect" is that of "
complete", which make require adding something or taking something away.
The Greek word translated as "
poor" is used by Jesus to refer to those that are "
fallen" (the literal meaning of the word) and need the "
Good News". What exactly is to be "
given" to the "
fallen"?
The "
treasure" in "
heaven" appears to precede the "
come" and "
follow" part of the verse. Is it sufficient to just "
give"
all of your "
money" to those that are "
poor" or "
destitute"?
What does it mean to "sell"?
What does it mean to "begin" or "take the initiative"?
What does the church historically prefer?
[literal vs. figurative]
Matthew 19:17 And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments. [kjv]
ο δε ειπεν αυτω τι με ερωτας περι του αγαθου εις εστιν ο αγαθος ει δε θελεις εις την ζωην εισελθειν τηρει τας εντολας [gnt]
… god … god… [wes]
Matthew 19:18 He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, [kjv]
19:19 Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. [kjv]
19:20 The young man saith unto him, All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet? [kjv]
Matthew 19:21 Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me. [kjv]
εφη αυτω ο ιησους ει θελεις τελειος ειναι υπαγε πωλησον σου τα υπαρχοντα και δος τοις πτωχοις και εξεις θησαυρον εν ουρανοις και δευρο ακολουθει μοι [gnt]
