Matthew 19:17
“And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.”
What does Matthew 19:17 mean?
Matthew 19:17 from the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible reads: "And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments." This verse is part of a larger passage in which a rich young…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Goodness of God and Our Call to Obedience
In Matthew 19:17, we encounter a remarkable response from Jesus when approached by a young rich ruler who addresses Him as “Good Master.” The King James Version narrates this profound moment: “And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is…
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Heavenly Father, I come before You today with a heart full of reverence and humility, acknowledging Your holiness and infinite goodness. As I reflect on the profound words spoken by our Lord in Matthew 19:17, I find myself drawn to the essence of His statement: "Why callest thou…
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