16 And He took them up in His arms, laid His hands on them, and blessed them.

Jesus Counsels the Rich Young Ruler(A)

17 (B)Now as He was going out on the road, one came running, knelt before Him, and asked Him, “Good Teacher, what shall I (C)do that I may inherit eternal life?”

18 So Jesus said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, (D)God.

Read full chapter

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.

Read full chapter