Luke 18:23

23 When the official heard this, he became sad, because he was very rich.

Luke 18:23 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 18:23

And when he heard this
That one thing was wanting, and what that was, which was to part with all his worldly substance, and follow Christ;

he was very sorrowful, for he was very rich;
(See Gill on Matthew 19:22).

Luke 18:23 In-Context

21 The official replied, "I've obeyed all these commandments since I was a boy."

22 When Jesus heard this, he said to him, "You still need one thing. Sell everything you have. Distribute the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then follow me!"

23 When the official heard this, he became sad, because he was very rich.

24 Jesus watched him and said, "How hard it is for rich people to enter the kingdom of God!

25 Indeed, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God."