Luke 18:18-19

“And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is, God.”

"And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is, God." - Luke 18:18-19
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What does Luke 18:18-19 mean?

The Bible verse Luke 18:18-19 in the King James Version reads: "And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is, God." This passage captures a…

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The Nature of Goodness: A Reflection on Eternal Life

In the Gospel of Luke, Chapter 18, verses 18 and 19, an encounter unfolds between Jesus and a certain ruler. The ruler approaches Jesus with a poignant question that echoes through the ages: "Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?" To this, Jesus responds, "Why…

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A Prayer for Understanding and Eternal Life

Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I am reminded of the profound inquiry posed by the certain ruler in Luke 18:18-19: "Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?" I take a moment to pause in reverence, acknowledging the weight of this question. What does it…

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