Matthew 19:17-19
American Standard Version
17 And he said unto him, [a]Why askest thou me concerning that which is good? One there is who is good: but if thou wouldest enter into life, keep the commandments. 18 He saith unto him, Which? And Jesus said, [b]Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, 19 Honor thy father and thy mother; and, [c]Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.
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- Matthew 19:17 Some ancient authorities read Why callest thou me good? None is good save one, even God. See Mk. 10:18; Lk. 18:19.
- Matthew 19:18 Ex. 20:12–16; Dt. 5:16–20.
- Matthew 19:19 Lev. 19:18.
Matthew 19:17-19
New International Version
17 “Why do you ask me about what is good?” Jesus replied. “There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, keep the commandments.”(A)
18 “Which ones?” he inquired.
Jesus replied, “‘You shall not murder, you shall not commit adultery,(B) you shall not steal, you shall not give false testimony, 19 honor your father and mother,’[a](C) and ‘love your neighbor as yourself.’[b]”(D)
Footnotes
- Matthew 19:19 Exodus 20:12-16; Deut. 5:16-20
- Matthew 19:19 Lev. 19:18
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