Luke 18:17-19

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

¹⁷ Truly I say to you, whoever does not accept and receive and welcome the kingdom of God like a little child [does] shall not in any way enter it [at all].

¹⁸ And a certain ruler asked Him, Good Teacher [You who are ^[a]essentially and perfectly ^[b]morally good], what shall I do to inherit eternal life [to partake of eternal salvation in the Messiah’s kingdom]?

¹⁹ Jesus said to him, Why do you call Me [^[c]essentially and perfectly ^[d]morally] good? No one is [^[e]essentially and perfectly ^[f]morally] good—except God only.