Matthew 19:17
And he said to him, What askest thou me concerning goodness? one is good. But if thou wouldest enter into life, keep the commandments.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
In Context
16And lo, one coming up said to him, Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may have life eternal?
Cross References
1 Samuel 2:2There is none holy as Jehovah, for there is none beside thee, neither is there any rock like our God.
Psalms 52:1{To the chief Musician: an instruction. Of David; when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said unto him, David came to the house of Ahimelech.} Why boastest thou thyself in evil, thou mighty man? The loving-kindness of God [abideth] continually.
Ezekiel 20:11And I gave them my statutes, and made known unto them mine ordinances, which if a man do, he shall live by them.
Luke 10:26And he said to him, What is written in the law? how readest thou?
Galatians 3:11but that by law no one is justified with God [is] evident, because The just shall live on the principle of faith;
1 John 4:8He that loves not has not known 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 →