Matthew 19:17

Why do you call me good? There is none good but one, that is God. But if you desire to enter into life, keep the commandments.

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.

In Context

16And behold, one came and said to him: Good teacher, what good thing must I do that I may have eternal life? He said to him:

18He said to him: Which? Jesus replied: You shall not kill; You shall not commit adultery; You shall not steal; You shall not give false testimony;

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Cross References

Luke 10:26He said to him: What is written in the law? How do you read?

Galatians 3:11But that no one is justified by law in the sight of God, is evident: for the just by faith shall live.

1 John 4:8He that loves not, does not know God; for God is love.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 19:17-23

The Rich Ruler's Enquiry; The Rich Ruler's Disappointment. 16 And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? 17 And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments. 18 He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, 19 Honour thy father and thy mother:… Read the whole commentary →

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