Matthew 19:16

The Rich Young Man · Matthew 19:16–30
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Translations

Modern
Just then a man came up to Jesus and inquired, “Teacher, what good thing must I do to obtain eternal life?”
Traditional
And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?
Literal
And behold, one having come to Him said, “Teacher, what good shall I do so that I shall have eternal life?”
Latin
Et ecce unus accedens, ait illi: Magister bone, quid boni faciam ut habeam vitam æternam?

Original

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

Notes

Jesus was traveling to Jerusalem (Matthew 19:1; 20:29; 21:1). This was another chance to teach the disciples what it means to be his disciples.

Events

Parallels

Mark 10:17–31 Luke 18:18–30

Glossary

Bible, Quotations of the Old Testament in the New Testament Gospel of Matthew

Topics

Character of Christ: Good Commandments: Precepts of Jesus--Explicitly Stated, or Implied in Didactic Discourse Covetousness: The Rich Young Ruler Immortality: General Scriptures Concerning Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: Good Master Jesus, the Christ: Receives the Rich Young Ruler Who Asks What he Shall do to Inherit Eternal Life Life: Everlasting Riches: General Scriptures Concerning Salvation: Conditions of Self-Righteousness: General Scriptures Concerning Works: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Young Men: General Scriptures Concerning Young Men: Religious Young Men: The Rich Young Man