Luke 18:23

23 ¹But when he heard these things, he became very sad, for he was extremely 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 And he said, “All these I have kept from my youth. ”

22 When Jesus heard this, he said to him, “One thing you still lack. Sell all that you have and distribute to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me. ”

23 But when he heard these things, he became very sad, for he was extremely rich.

24 Jesus, seeing that he had become sad, said, “How difficult it is for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!

25 For 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. ”

Cross References

• 1. 18:23 [Ezek. 33:31]