Matthew 19:20

Updated: June 3, 2025

The young man said to him, “All these things I have observed from my youth. What do I still lack?”

World English Bible (WEB)

The young man{G3495} saith{G3004}{(G5719)} unto him{G846}, All{G3956} these things{G5023} have I kept{G5442}{(G5668)} from{G1537} my{G3450} youth up{G3503}: what{G5101} lack{G5302}{(G5719)} I yet{G2089}?

KJV with Strongs

(20) The young man said to Him, "All this I keep, what still falls short?"

The F.O.G

The young man declared confidently, "I've kept all these since childhood. What do I still lack?"

The F.O.G Paraphrase

The young man saith to him, ‘All these did I keep from my youth; what yet do I lack?’

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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