Mat 19:21 | Clarke | e4.org | Verse 21. If thou wilt be perfect ] τελειοςειναι, To be complete , to have the business finished , and all hinderances to thy salvation removed, go and sell that thou hast -go and dispose of thy possessions, to which it is evident his heart was too much attached, and give to the poor -for thy goods will be a continual snare to thee if thou keep them; and thou shalt have treasure in heaven -the loss, if it can be called such, shall be made amply up to thee in that eternal life about which thou inquirest; and come and follow me -be my disciple, and I will appoint thee to preach the kingdom of God to others. This was the usual call which Christ gave to his disciples. See ; ; and it is pretty evident, from this, that he intended to make him a preacher of his salvation. How many, by their attachment to filthy lucre, have lost the honour of becoming or continuing ambassadors for the Most High ! See on .

‏ Matthew 19:21

Verse 21. If thou wilt be perfect] τελειοςειναι, To be complete, to have the business finished, and all hinderances to thy salvation removed, go and sell that thou hast-go and dispose of thy possessions, to which it is evident his heart was too much attached, and give to the poor-for thy goods will be a continual snare to thee if thou keep them; and thou shalt have treasure in heaven-the loss, if it can be called such, shall be made amply up to thee in that eternal life about which thou inquirest; and come and follow me-be my disciple, and I will appoint thee to preach the kingdom of God to others. This was the usual call which Christ gave to his disciples. See Mt 4:19; 8:22; 9:9; Mr 2:14; and it is pretty evident, from this, that he intended to make him a preacher of his salvation. How many, by their attachment to filthy lucre, have lost the honour of becoming or continuing ambassadors for the Most High! See on Mr 10:21.