Matthew 19:17

And he said to him, Why do you ask me what is good? there is no one good but One: but if you wish to enter into life, keep the commandments.

Revised King James New Testament

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

18He said to him, Which ones? Jesus said, You shall not murder, You shall not commit adultery, You shall not steal, You shall not bear false witness,

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Cross References

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

Galatians 3:11But it is evident that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, for: The just shall live by faith.

1 John 4:8He who does not love does not know God; for 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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