Matthew 19:17

And He said to him, Why do you ask me concerning the good One? One is good. If you wish to enter into life, keep the commandments.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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

16Behold, one coming to Him said, Good Teacher, what good thing shall I do, in order that I may have eternal life?

18He says to Him, What? And Jesus said to him, Thou shalt not murder, thou shalt not commit adultery, thou shalt hot steal, thou shalt not bear false witness,

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Cross References

Luke 10:26He said to him, What has been written in the law? how do you read it?

Galatians 3:11But that no one is justified by law in the sight of God, is evident: because, The just shall live by faith:

1 John 4:8The one not loving with divine love does not know God; because God is divine 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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