Jesus and the children. The young ruler refuses to give up his riches. The Lord speaks of the reward of them that leave all for his sake.
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Luke 18:15-30
Luke 18:15-30
The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public Domain
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