Luke 18:23

23 But on hearing these words he was deeply sorrowful, for he was exceedingly 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 "All of those," he replied, "I have kept from my youth."

22 On receiving this answer Jesus said to him, "There is still one thing wanting in you. Sell everything you possess and give the money to the poor, and you shall have wealth in Heaven; and then come, follow me."

23 But on hearing these words he was deeply sorrowful, for he was exceedingly rich.

24 Jesus saw his sorrow, and said, "With how hard a struggle do the possessors of riches ever enter the Kingdom of God!

25 Why, it is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye than for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of God."