Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Matthew 19:17 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Matthew 19:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 19 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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.”
Matthew 19:17 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 19:17
Jesus' response 'Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God' challenges the rich young ruler's superficial address. Jesus isn't denying His deity but forcing the man to consider the implication—if only God is good, and you call Me good, who am I? The follow-up 'but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments' shows that eternal life requires perfect obedience (which no one achieves), leading to recognition of need for grace.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 19:17
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“he shall live in them: I am Yahweh.”
“What is written in the law? How do you read it?”
“for”
“The one who does them will live by them.{Leviticus 18:5}”
“For there is no one besides you”
“and he who remains in love remains in God”
“neither kept my ordinances to do them”
“that you might bring them again to your law. Yet they dealt proudly”
“and shown them my ordinances”
“and will sing of your righteousness.”