16 And he took them up in his arms, and put his hands upon them, and blessed them.

17 [a]And when he was gone out on the way, there came one (A)running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do, that I may possess eternal life?

18 Jesus said to him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, even God.

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Footnotes

  1. Mark 10:17 Two things are chiefly to be eschewed of them which earnestly seek eternal life: that is to say, an opinion of their merits or deservings, which is not only understood, but condemned by the due consideration of the Law: and the love of riches, which turneth aside many, from that race wherein they ran with a good courage.

16 And he took the children in his arms,(A) placed his hands on them and blessed them.

The Rich and the Kingdom of God(B)

17 As Jesus started on his way, a man ran up to him and fell on his knees(C) before him. “Good teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?”(D)

18 “Why do you call me good?” Jesus answered. “No one is good—except God alone.

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