Matthew 19:17
And he said to him, Why are you questioning me about what is good? One there is who is good: but if you have a desire to go into life, keep the rules of the law.
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16And one came to him and said, Master, what good thing have I to do, so that I may have eternal life?
Cross References
1 Samuel 2:2No other is holy as the Lord, for there is no other God but you: there is no Rock like our God.
Psalms 52:1To the chief music-maker. Maschil. Of David.\
Ezekiel 20:11And I gave them my rules and made clear to them my orders, which, if a man keeps them, will be life to him.
Luke 10:26And he said to him, What does the law say, in your reading of it?
Galatians 3:11Now that no man gets righteousness by the law in the eyes of God, is clear; because, The upright will be living by faith.
1 John 4:8He who has no love has no knowledge of God, because 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 →