Matthew 19:17 - King James Version (Oxford) 1769 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. More versionsAmplified Bible - Classic Edition And He said to him, Why do you ask Me about the perfectly and essentially good? There is only One Who is good [perfectly and essentially]–God. If you would enter into the Life, you must continually keep the commandments. American Standard Version (1901) 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. Common English Bible Jesus said, “Why do you ask me about what is good? There’s only one who is good. If you want to enter eternal life, keep the commandments.” Catholic Public Domain Version 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." |