A.T. Robertson Commentary Matthew 19:22

"But when the young man heard the saying, he went away sorrowful; for he was one that had great possessions." — Matthew 19:22 (ASV)

Went away sorrowful (απηλθεν λυπουμενος). "Went away grieved." He felt that Jesus had asked too much of him. He worshipped money more than God when put to the test. Does Jesus demand this same test of every one? Not unless he is in the grip of money. Different persons are in the power of different sins. One sin is enough to keep one away from Christ.