Matthew 19:18-21

18 "What commandments?" he asked. ¹ Jesus answered, "Do not commit murder; do not commit adultery; do not steal; do not accuse anyone falsely;

19 respect your father and your mother; and love your neighbor as you love yourself." ²

20 "I have obeyed all these commandments," the young man replied. "What else do I need to do?"

21 Jesus said to him, "If you want to be perfect, go and sell all you have and give the money to the poor, and you will have riches in heaven; then come and follow me."

Cross References

• 1. 19.18 aExodus 20.13;Deuteronomy 5.17; bExodus 20.14;Deuteronomy 5.18; cExodus 20.15;Deuteronomy 5.19; dExodus 20.16;Deuteronomy 5.20.
• 2. 19.19 aExodus 20.12;Deuteronomy 5.16; bLeviticus 19.18.