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22 upon hearing that, Jesus said to him, one thing you have yet to do: sell all you have, and give it to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven: then come, and follow me. 23 upon hearing this he was very sad: for he had a large estate. 24 Jesus perceiving him so very dejected, said, how difficult is it for those, who have riches, to enter into the kingdom of God! 25 it is easier for a cable to pass through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. 26 upon which the audience said, who then can be saved? 27 Jesus answer'd, by divine assistance men may do that which would be otherwise impossible. 28 Then said Peter, you see that we have left every thing to follow you. 29 Jesus answer'd, I declare unto you, no one has ever quitted house or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, upon account of the gospel-dispensation, 30 who shall not receive abundantly more even in this age, and everlasting life in the age to come. 31 Afterwards Jesus took the twelve aside, and said to them, now we are going to Jerusalem where all that the prophets have writ concerning the son of man shall be accomplished. 32 for he shall be delivered to the Gentiles by the Jews, who will treat him with mockery, 33 insult him, spit in his face, scourge him, and put him to death; and the third day he shall rise again. 34 but they comprehended nothing of all this: his discourse was a riddle to them, and they could not find out the meaning. 35 As they were near Jericho, a blind man happen'd to sit begging by the road, 36 who hearing the noise of a crowd passing by, ask'd what the matter was. 37 they told him, Jesus the Nazarene is passing by. 38 then he cry'd out, Jesus son of David, have pity on me. 39 those who led the way bid him hold his tongue, but he bawl'd out the louder, son of David have pity on me. 40 then Jesus stopp'd, and order'd them to bring the man to him, who being come nigh, he ask'd him, 41 what would you have me do for you? he said, Lord, I desire to have sight. 42 have sight, said Jesus, your faith has obtain'd you a cure. 43 and immediately he saw: and followed Jesus, glorifying God: and all the people, who were eye-witnesses, gave praise unto God. Luke 18:22-43, Mace New Testament. Public domain.
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