Matthew 19:17

And, he said to him: Why dost thou ask me concerning good? One is the Good. But if thou desirest to enter into life, keep the commandments.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

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 to him and said: Teacher, what good shall I do, that I may have eternal life?

18He says to him, Which? Jesus said: Thou shalt not kill; Thou shalt not commit adultery; Thou shalt not steal; Thou shalt not bear false witness;

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Cross References

Luke 10:26He said to him: What is written in the law? How readest thou?

Galatians 3:11And that in the law no one is justified with God, is evident; because, the just shall live by faith.

1 John 4:8He that loves not, knew not 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 →

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