If thou wilt (RV 'wouldest') be perfect] Jesus, who knew what is in man, knew that love of wealth was this man's besetting sin. He therefore urged him to abandon it, according to the precept, 'If thine eye offend thee, pluck it out.' Jesus was dealing with a case of covetousness, and, therefore, prescribed a proper remedy for covetousness, without recommending its general and indiscriminate adoption. Treasure in heaven] see on Matthew 6:1.

23-26. Conversation with the disciples on the perils of riches (Mark 10:23; Luke 18:24).

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