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And when he had imposed hands upon them, he departed from thence.
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And behold one came and said to him: Good master, what good shall I do that I may have life everlasting?
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Who said to him: Why askest thou me concerning good? One is good, God. But if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.
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He said to him: Which? And Jesus said: Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness.
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Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.
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The young man saith to him: All these have I kept from my youth, what is yet wanting to me?
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Jesus saith to him: If thou wilt be perfect, go sell what thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.
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And when the young man had heard this word, he went away sad: for he had great possessions.
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Then Jesus said to his disciples: Amen, I say to you, that a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.
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And again I say to you: It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of heaven.
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And when they had heard this, the disciples wondered much, saying: Who then can be saved?