sell that thou hast] To shew him his defectivenesse and covetousnesse, Christ, as God, gives him a speciall commandment to sell all, and give it away, and follow him; which he disobeying, brake the first commandment, and so kept not the whole law.
thou shalt have treasure in heaven] Thou shalt not lose by parting with thy goods at my command, but gain much; for, in stead of transitory riches, thou shalt receive an everlasting treasure.
follow me] Be my disciple, and abide with me, that I mayfit thee for the ministery of the Gospel, and employ thee in it. See chap. 4. 19.