Matthew 19:16

“And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?”

"And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?" - Matthew 19:16
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What does Matthew 19:16 mean?

Matthew 19:16 from the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible states, "And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?" This verse is a pivotal moment in the Gospel of Matthew, as it highlights the importance of…

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The Quest for Eternal Life: A Rich Young Ruler's Encounter

In Matthew 19:16, we encounter a poignant moment in the life of Jesus: "And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?" This question, posed by a rich young ruler, reflects a universal longing—the desire for…

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A Prayer for Eternal Life and Divine Guidance

O Holy Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, I come before Thy throne of grace with a humble heart, seeking Thy wisdom and guidance in my quest for eternal life. Just as the young man approached our Lord with earnestness and sincerity, asking, "Good Master, what good thing shall…

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Matthew 19:16-17
Matthew 19:16 - "¶ And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?"
Matthew 19:16-17 - "Just then a man came up to Jesus and asked, “Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life?” “Why do you ask me about what is good?” Jesus replied. “There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, keep the commandments.”"
"Just then a man came up to Jesus and asked, “Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life?” “Why do you ask me about what is good?” Jesus replied. “There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, keep the commandments.”" - Matthew 19:16-17
"And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven." - Matthew 16:19
Matthew 16:19 - "And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven."
Matthew 3:16
matthew 28:19
Matthew 19:26
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Matthew 3:16
Matthew 3:16
Matthew 19:13
Matthew 19:19 - "Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself."
Matthew 16:25
Matthew 28:19-20
Matthew 16:16 - "And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God."
Matthew 28:19-20
Matthew 28: 19-20
Matthew 28:19-20
Genesis 19-16
Matthew 27:16 - "And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas."
Matthew 19:2 - "And great multitudes followed him; and he healed them there."
Matthew 19:30 - "But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first."
Matthew 12:16 - "And charged them that they should not make him known:"
Matthew 24:16 - "Then let them which be in Judaea flee into the mountains:"
Exodus 19:16-20
Matthew 9:19 - "And Jesus arose, and followed him, and so did his disciples."
Matthew 19:15 - "And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence."