Matthew 19:17
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King James Version (modern wording)
And he said unto him, Why call you me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if you will enter into life, keep the commandments.
Matthew 19:17 (KJV)
American Standard Version
And he said unto him, Why askest thou me concerning that which is good? One there is who is good: but if thou wouldest enter into life, keep the commandments.
Matthew 19:17 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
“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 19:17 (BSB)
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What does Matthew 19:17 say?
Matthew 19:17 in modern King James wording reads: "And he said unto him, Why call you me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if you will enter into life, keep the commandments."
Where is Matthew 19:17 found in the Bible?
Matthew 19:17 is verse 17 of chapter 19 of the book of Matthew, in the New Testament. Matthew has 28 chapters.
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