Matthew 19:17

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.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Matthew 19:17

BSB
"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."
AKJV
And he said to him, Why call you me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if you will enter into life, keep the commandments.
CPDV
And he said to him: "Why do you question me about what is good? One is good: God. But if you wish to enter into life, observe the commandments."
ERV
And he said unto him, 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.
NHEB
He said to him, "Why do you ask me about what is good? No one is good but one. But if you want to enter into life, keep the commandments."
SMT
And he said to him, Why sayest thou me good? None is good except one, God; but if thou wouldst come into life, keep the commands.

Commentary for Matthew 19:17

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Overview of Matthew 19:17
Summary
Only God possesses inherent goodness; obedience secures eternity
Place
Judaea
Event
Jesus teaches on goodness and commandments
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching