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Mark 10:18

“Why do you call me good?” Jesus asked him. “No one is good, only God.

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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

17As Jesus set out on his journey, a man came running over and kneeled down before him. “Good teacher, what should I do to make sure I have eternal life?” he asked.

19You know the commandments: you shall not murder, you shall not commit adultery, you shall not steal, you shall not give false testimony, you shall not cheat, honor your father and mother…”

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Cross References

1 Samuel 2:2There's no one holy like the Lord—no one apart from you, no Rock like our God!

Psalms 86:5For you, Lord, are good; you are forgiving and full of trustworthy love for all who come to you.

Matthew 19:17“Why do you ask me what is good?” Jesus replied. “There's only one who is good. But if you want to have eternal life, then keep the commandments.”

John 5:41I'm not looking for human approval

James 1:17All that's good, every perfect gift, is from above, and comes down from the Father who made heaven's lights. Unlike them he doesn't change—he doesn't vary or cause shadows.

1 John 4:16We have experienced and trusted in the love that God has for us. God is love, and those who live in love, live in God, and God lives in them.

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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