Matthew 19:20
“I've kept all these commandments,” the young man said. “What else do I need to do?”
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
The young man saith unto him, All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet?
In Context
19honor your father and mother, and love your neighbor as yourself,” replied Jesus.
Cross References
Mark 10:20“Teacher,” the man replied, “I've obeyed all these commandments since I was small.”
Luke 15:29He told his father, ‘Look, all these years I've served you, and never disobeyed you, but you never once gave me even a young goat so I could have a party with my friends.
Luke 18:21“I've kept all these commandments since I was young,” the man replied.
Romans 3:19It's clear that everything in the law applies to those who live under the law so that no one could have any excuses, and to make sure everyone in the whole world is answerable to God.
Galatians 3:24The law was our guardian until Christ came, so that we could be made right by trusting him.
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 →