World English Bible
Matthew 19:17
“He said to him, "Why do you call me good? No one is good but one, that is, God. But if you want to enter into life, keep the commandments.”
Verse in context — Matthew 19
15
He laid his hands on them, and departed from there.
16
Behold, one came to him and said, "Good teacher, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?
17
He said to him, "Why do you call me good? No one is good but one, that is, God. But if you want to enter into life, keep the commandments.
18
He said to him, "Which ones?" Jesus said, "'You shall not murder.' 'You shall not commit adultery.' 'You shall not steal.' 'You shall not offer false testimony.
19
Honor your father and mother.' And, 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.
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