Luke 18:20

The Rich Young Ruler · Luke 18:18–30
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Translations

Modern
You know the commandments: ‘Do not commit adultery, do not murder, do not steal, do not bear false witness, honor your father and mother.’”
Traditional
Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother.
Literal
You know the commandments: ‘You shall not commit adultery, you shall not murder, you shall not steal, you shall not bear false witness, honor your father and mother.’”
Latin
Mandata nosti: non occides; non mœchaberis; non furtum facies; non falsum testimonium dices; honora patrem tuum et matrem.

Original

Greek
English
You know the commandments: ‘Do not commit adultery, do not murder, do not steal, do not bear false witness, honor your father and mother.’”

Notes

You know the commandments: Jesus refers to the fifth through ninth of the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:12–16; Deuteronomy 5:16–20). These commandments are about relationships between human beings.

The story of the rich religious leader warns against trusting in riches rather than pledging complete allegiance to God.

Events

Parallels

Matthew 19:16–30 Mark 10:17–31

Glossary

Luke, Gospel of Witness

Topics

Adultery: Forbidden Children: Commandments To False Teachers: False Witness Homicide: Felonious, or Murder Jesus, the Christ: Receives the Rich Young Ruler Who Asks What he Shall do to Inherit Eternal Life Mother: General Scriptures Concerning Riches: General Scriptures Concerning Salvation: Conditions of Self-Righteousness: General Scriptures Concerning Theft and Thieves: General Scriptures Concerning Thou Shalt Not Kill Young Men: General Scriptures Concerning Young Men: Religious Young Men: The Rich Young Man