Revised Common Lectionary (Complementary)
16 A man came to Jesus and said, `Teacher, what good thing must I do so that I will live for ever?'
17 Jesus said, `Why do you ask me about what is good? Only God is good. If you want to live for ever, you must keep God's laws.'
18 The man said, `Which laws?' Jesus said, `Do not kill. Do not commit adultery. Do not steal. Do not tell lies.
19 Respect your father and your mother. Love your neighbour as you love yourself.'
20 The young man said, `I have kept all those laws. What more must I do?'
21 Jesus said, `If you want to be all right, go and sell everything you have. Give the money to poor people. For this you will be rich in heaven. Then come and go with me.'
22 When the young man heard that, he was sad, because he was very rich. So he went away.
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