Matthew 19:16-20

New Living Translation

The Rich Man

¹⁶ Someone came to Jesus with this question: “Teacher,^[a] what good deed must I do to have eternal life?”

¹⁷ “Why ask me about what is good?” Jesus replied. “There is only One who is good. But to answer your question—if you want to receive eternal life, keep^[b] the commandments.”

¹⁸ “Which ones?” the man asked.

And Jesus replied: “‘You must not murder. You must not commit adultery. You must not steal. You must not testify falsely. ¹⁹ Honor your father and mother. Love your neighbor as yourself.’^[c]”

²⁰ “I’ve obeyed all these commandments,” the young man replied. “What else must I do?”