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Matthew 19:17

And, he, said unto him—Why dost thou question me concerning that which is good? There is, One, that is good! But, if thou desirest, into life, to enter, be keeping the commandments.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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 lo! one coming near unto him, said, Teacher! what good thing shall I do, that I may have life age-abiding?

18He saith unto him, Which? Jesus, said—These: Thou shalt not commit murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal,—Thou shalt not bear false witness;

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Cross References

1 Samuel 2:2There is none holy like Yahweh, Nay! there, is none, except Thee, Nor, is, there a rock, like our God.

Psalms 52:1Why dost thou boast thyself of wickedness, O mighty man? The lovingkindness of GOD, [lasteth] all the day.

Ezekiel 20:11Then gave I unto them my statutes, And my regulations, caused I them to know,- By the which the man that doeth them shall live.

Luke 10:26And, he, said unto him—In the law, what is written? how dost thou read?

Galatians 3:11Moreover, that, in law, no one, is declared righteous with God, [is] evident,—because, The righteous one, by faith, shall live;

1 John 4:8He that doth not love, doth not understand God, because, 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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