Matthew 19:16

And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 19:16

BSB

Just then a man came up to Jesus and inquired, "Teacher, what good thing must I do to obtain eternal life?"

AKJV

And, behold, one came and said to him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?

CPDV

And behold, someone approached and said to him, "Good Teacher, what good should I do, so that I may have eternal life?"

ERV

And behold, one came to him and said, Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?

NHEB

And look, someone came to him and said, "Teacher, what good thing must I do, that I may have everlasting life?"

SMT

And, behold, one having come said to him, Good teacher, what good shall I do, that I might have eternal life?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 19:16

AndG2532Conjunction beholdG2400 oneG1520 cameG4334VerbandsaidG2036untohimG846 GoodG18Adjective MasterG1320Noun Masculine whatG5101goodthingG18AdjectiveshallIdoG4160Verb thatG2443ConjunctionImayhaveG2192Verb eternalG166Adjective lifeG2222Noun Feminine

Commentary for Matthew 19:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Matthew 19:16

Summary

Rich young man inquires about eternal life conditions

Place

Judaea

Event

Rich youth questions Jesus about salvation

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD