Mark 10:18

Jesus said, “Why do you say that I am good? God is the only one who is good!

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In The King James Version

And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God.

In Context

17When Jesus and his followers started to leave that place, a man ran up to Jesus and got down on his knees. He said, “Good teacher, what can I do to live with God forever?”

19You know God's laws. Do not murder anyone. Do not go to bed with anyone that is not your wife. Do not steal things. Do not tell lies. Do not trick people to get anything from them. You have to respect your father and your mother.”

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Matthew Henry on Mark 10:18-32

A Hopeful Youth Falling Short of Heaven. 17 And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? 18 And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God. 19 Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother. 20 And he answered and said unto him, Master, all these have I… Read the whole commentary →

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