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A Test for a Hidden Idol
Commentators agree that Jesus' command to sell everything was not a universal rule, but a specific test for this man. Scholars like John Calvin and Matthew Henry explain it was designed to expose his "hidden vice"—covetousness. His great possessions had become an idol, and the test revealed that he loved his wealth more than God, preventing him from fully surrendering to Christ.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 19:22
18th Century
Theologian
He had great possessions. He was very rich. He made an idol of them. He loved them more than God. He had NOT kept the
AT Robertson
On Matthew 19:22
Went away sorrowful (απηλθεν λυπουμενος). "Went away grieved." He felt that Jesus had asked too much of him. He worshipped money m…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 19:22
19th Century
Preacher
He could not go the whole length of his own plan. He wanted to be saved by works, yet he would not carry out his works to the full extent of the la…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 19:22
Jesus answers the question in v.21. His basic thrust is not “Sell your possessions and give to the poor,” but “Come, follow me.” What Jesus suggest…
John Calvin
On Matthew 19:22
16th Century
Theologian
He went away sorrowful. The result eventually showed how far the young man was from the perfection to which Christ had called him…
John Gill
On Matthew 19:22
17th Century
Pastor
But when the young man heard that saying .
&c.] That he must sell his estates, and all his worldly substance, and th…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 19:16–22
17th Century
Minister
Christ knew that covetousness was the sin which most easily beset this young man. Although he had obtained honestly what he possessed, he still cou…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 19:1–30
13th Century
Philosopher
In this passage, it was shown how one comes to eternal life by the common way. Here, He teaches how one comes by the way of perfection. This way of…